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 Solves problems by providing science based solutions
◦ Globally recognized
◦ Independent third party
 Standards Development
◦ Voluntary consensus through stakeholder panels and working groups
◦ Official and regulatory methods
 Conformity Assessment
◦ Official Methods of AnalysisSM
◦ Performance Tested MethodsSM
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AOAC does not:
 Regulate products
 Buy or sell food, beverage products, or proprietary
technologies
 Promote specific food and beverage products
 Do risk assessments
 Set tolerance levels
 Own a laboratory or provide laboratory services
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