PTM Program Summary
Submission of new
Manuscript &
Annual review of
candidate
methods and
modifications of
PTM methods
package insert
undergo peer
review
e
certified method
and reissue of
certification
Application
Independent
Manuscript
& Packaging
f
Certification
t
&
Assignment
Laboratory
Information
Peer Review
Certi ication
Renewal
AOAC RI contracts
laboratory for
independent
AOAC
Performance
Tested
SM
evaluation of
method
status granted
or declined
On average 6‐9 months
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