AOAC STANDARDS & METHODS ORIENTATION E-BOOK
9/10/2019
Adoption of Official Methods of Analysis
7. The method(s) that best meet the SMPRs receive “First Action” status by the ERP. 8. “Final Action” status up to 2 years after adoption, if sufficient evidence merits that step. 9. Only the OMB promotes a method to “Final Action” status or repeal the method.
10. Methods that did not meet the bar would be repealed.
Criterion for OMA : Fulfills the Standard Methods Performance Requirements
Methods Evolve
• Methods can be modified – Editorial changes
– Minor modifications • Changes that reflect no significant difference in the method results – Major modifications • Changes that reflect a significant difference in method results • Significant changes in method steps
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