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 Standard Method
Performance
Requirements (SMPRs) ‐
 Aligned with national and
international laws for standards
development
most common standards
 Sampling procedures
 Guidelines
 All standards development activity
is transparent and open. Official
Methods Board assures balance
and processes ensure due process
and the ability to appeal
decisions. Demonstration of
consensus is documented.
 Published inJournal of AOAC
INTERNATIONAL and in the Official
Methods of Analysis
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SMPRs
 Documents a community’s
analytical method needs
 Very detailed description of
the analytical requirements
 Includes method
acceptance requirements
 Used to qualify methods for
AOAC approval under the
Alternative Pathway model
 Published as a standard
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