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Meeting Minutes
I. Welcome and Introductions
Roll call was taken and Konings opened the meeting at approximately 8:30 a.m. PT.
II. Policies, Procedures and Past Meeting Minutes
Konings directed all participants to the AOAC Policies and Procedures located in their meeting
books. Konings also asked the group for a motion to approve the March 16, 2015 SPSFAM Meeting
Minutes.
MOTION to Approve the March 16, 2015 SPSFAMMeeting Minutes (Sullivan/Barrett)
17 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 abstain. The motion passed.
III. Stakeholder Panel Updates
Konings introduced Crowley, Chair of the AOAC International Stakeholder Panel on Alternative
Methods (ISPAM). Crowley took the floor with a presentation on the activities of the ISPAM panel,
including their work on a produce sampling plan and harmonization of Salmonella methods.
Currently, there is no support from potential working group members for the development of rapid
microbiological methods as a collaborative effort between ISPAM and SPSFAM. Konings then
provided a verbal update on the activities of the Stakeholder Panel on Infant Formula and Adult
Nutritionals (SPIFAN) who are discussing potential future activities to establish Standard Method
Performance Requirements® (SMPRs) for nutrients and contaminants in dairy ingredients
IV. Ingredient Quality / Glyphosates Soft Launch
Konings advised that SPSFAM is now operating under the new working group model, which allows
organizations to fund a working group under an existing panel rather than an entire stakeholder
panel. Because Glyphosates is not yet a supported initiative, AOAC is offering a soft launch on this
topic to gauge interest. Konings then introduced Popping to provide a presentation on Glyphosates,
which some authorities are beginning to label as carcinogenic. Popping explained that for SPSFAM
to take on this project, proper expertise as well as funding will be required. A small group will be
meeting later during the Annual Meeting to discuss next steps, additional interest, and to identify
potential companies to support the working group.
V. Working Group Launch: Allergens
Konings explained that while the last presentation was from a working group that needs funding,
SPSFAM does now have several new working groups that are funded and ready to launch. The
Allergens Working Group will be Chaired by Vincent Paez of SCIEX.
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2 Attachment 1: Crowley Presentation