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AOAC Stakeholder Panels
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To deliberate on priorities that result in reaching
consensus on AOAC voluntary consensus standards
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Chair of Stakeholder Panel vetted by the AOAC Official Methods
Board and appointed by the President of AOAC.
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Representative Stakeholder Voting Panel members vetted by
AOAC Official Methods Board to ensure balance of perspectives
represented in determining consensus.
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Anyone with a material interest can participate in stakeholder
l d lib i
pane e erat ons.
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Stakeholder Panel form working groups and uses
working groups to develop draft standards.
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Working group chair presents standard to stakeholders.