AOAC STANDARDS & METHODS ORIENTATION E-BOOK

AOAC INTERNATIONAL

SUBMIT METHODS TO AOAC INTERNATIONAL Method Submission

AOAC INTERNATIONAL invites method authors and developers to submit relevant methods that may meet specific AOAC Standard Method Performance Requirements® (SMPR®) . Submitted methods will be reviewed by an AOAC Expert Review Panel for consideration of AOAC First Action Official Methods of Analysis SM status. Methods adopted as AOAC First Action Official Methods by the Expert Review Panel will be published by AOAC INTERNATIONAL. The objective of this call for methods is to collect relevant methods that may meet AOAC’s SMPR. All submitted methods will be subjected to evaluation by an AOAC Expert Review Panel, who will review them for potential AOAC First Official Methods of Analysis SM . Acceptable methods must demonstrate that they meet the appropriate SMPR, therefore, being reliable and reproducible when used by trained analysts in accredited laboratories. CALL FOR METHODS Currently seeking methods in the following areas to be evaluated through the AOAC Official Methods of Analysis SM (OMA) Program: • Various Methods for Infant Formula (Nutrients) - SPIFAN for Carotenoids, Fluoride, and GOS • Quantitation of Furan and Alkyl Furans • Detection of Pesticides in Cannabis Materials • Screening and Identification of Drug Residues in Foods • Determination of Cannabinoids in Edible Chocolate • Measuring Lactose in Low-Lactose / Lactose Free Products • Various methods for Dietary Supplements in Aloin A and Aloin B, Anthocyanins, Ashwagandha, Chondroitin, Cinnamon, Collagen, Echinacea , Folin C , Free Amino Acids , Ginger, Ginseng , Kava, Kratom, Lutein, PDE5 Inhibitors, Protein, Resveratrol , SAMe, Skullcap , Tea, Turmeric, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D , Vitamins K1 and K2

SUBMISSION OF METHODS IN RESPONSE TO A CALL FOR METHODS BASED ON STANDARDS (SMPR's): AOAC INTERNATIONAL invites method authors and developers to submit relevant methods that may meet the AOAC Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPR®). For methods submitted through an open Call for Methods, please see below for the Standards Development submission deadlines. For a specific open Call for Methods or more detailed information, please refer to the AOAC homepage under the “ Call for Methods ” tab. SUBMISSIONS OF PROPRIETARY & SOLE SOURCE METHODS: (Methods without an associated SMPR®): Please note the upcoming method submission deadlines for the AOAC Official Methods of Analysis SM (OMA) Program including candidate Proprietary, Single and Sole Source Methods. *Proprietary methods may be reviewed up to four (4) times per year. Application fees may apply for these method submissions. For all inquiries regarding new, modified or potential method applications, please contact La’Kia Phillips at lphillips@aoac.org.

METHOD SUBMISSION DEADLINES MEETING DATES

MEETING LOCATION

DEADLINE DATES FOR METHOD SUBMISSION

PROPRIETARY & SOLE SOURCE METHODS

STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT (SMPRS) FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2019

SEPTEMBER 6-12, 2019

2019 AOAC ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION DENVER, CO 80202 USA

FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2019

DECEMBER 2019

EXPERT REVIEW PANELS [OMA METHODS WEEK-VIRTUAL] ROCKVILLE, MD 20850 USA 2020 AOAC MID-YEAR MEETING GAITHERSBURG, MD 20850 USA

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019

TBD

MARCH 2020

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2020

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020

AOAC INTERNATIONAL 2275 Research Blvd, Suite 300 Rockville, MD 20850

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