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June 2016 OMB Update: Page
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MEMORANDUM
Date:
07 June 2016
To:
AOAC INTERNATIONAL Board of Directors
From:
Shauna Roman – Chair, Official Methods Board
Subject:
AOAC Official Methods Board Update
STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT
OMB Participation in Standards Development
At least one OMB member participated in stakeholder panel meetings and affiliated working
groups during the March 2016 Mid-Year Meeting. The Mid-Year Meeting activities were
discussed during the April 14, 2016 OMB conference call.
OMB was informed of the impact of multiple cycles of method reviews for methods
purported to meet the SMPR and the impact of low response to some calls for methods.
OMB initiated a working group to discuss and evaluate any gaps in the process. This will be
discussed during the OMB meeting later this month.
Recommendation from OMB:
None at this time.
OTHER DECISIONS AND ACTIONS OF THE AOAC OMB
OMB Meetings and Teleconferences
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April 14, 2016- OMB Teleconference
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May 12, 2016- OMB Teleconference
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The next in-person OMB meeting will be June 22& 23, 2016, Rockville, MD and
Chicago, IL.
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