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15 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention. The motion passed.
Konings advised that the next step will be a call for methods purporting to meet this SMPR. Konings
reminded the group that the original Fitness for Purpose statement for this group asked for them to
start with Arsenic, but also consider Mercury and Chromium, and asked the group if there was still a
need for developing SMPRs for the other metals. The group agreed that chromium speciation
should be pursued, but mercury speciation is no longer needed. Smith agreed to continue his
chairmanship of the Heavy Metal Speciation Working Group. AOAC will schedule a working group
meeting for this group to pursue chromium speciation.
IV. Heavy Metals Expert Review Panel Updates
Konings introduced Reba, Chair of the SPSFAM Heavy Metals Expert Review Panel (ERP). Reba
explained that six (6) methods were submitted for ERP consideration against the AOAC SMPR
2012.007, Standard Method Performance Requirements for Heavy Metals in a Variety of Foods and
Beverage . Two of these methods were moved forward with recommended improvements and
one made it to the final round of ERP discussions. Final revisions were made and in February there
was consensus that it would come to Official First Action Methods of Analysis status as method
number 2015.001. Konings asked if there has been any discussion on how the method will make it
to final action in terms of data requirements, and Reba replied that some members of the ERP have
volunteered to do a mini collaborative study to collect reproducibility data for Final Action
assessment.
V. Validation Guidelines for Non Targeted Testing
Konings highlighted the issue of validation guidelines for non-targeted testing as another issue that
SPSFAM has expressed interest in pursuing in the past. He explained that U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP)
is currently working on these types of guidelines. Harnly is on that USP Working Group and
explained that USP began this effort over nine (9) months ago and that there is not presently any
need for AOAC to pursue the topic concurrently. Holroyd, also on the USP Working Group,
volunteered to provide an update on this initiative at the next AOAC Annual Meeting. AOAC will
request an update for the agenda for the September 2015 SPSFAM meeting.
VI. Microbiology / Fast Methods
Konings introduced ISPAM Chair Crowley to provide SPSFAM with an update on ISPAM’s
microbiological projects. Crowley provided a presentation. Crowley advised that ISPAM has
approved AOAC SMPR 2014.017, Detection of Salmonella in Romaine Lettuce and Baby Spinach and
explained that two other initiatives are currently in progress: a fresh produce sampling plan and an
effort to harmonize USA and ISO Salmonella methods. ISPAM is also exploring the possibility of
creating standards in the field of food-borne viruses. One potential area of crossover between
ISPAM and SPSFAM may be the development of Rapid Methods (same shift tests and rapid
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