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AOAC®
Performance Tested Methods
SM
Program
PTM Program – Overview
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Application Package Submission
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Submissoin of new candidate methods and modifications of PTM methods
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Independent Laboratory Study
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AOAC RI contracts laboratory for independent evaluation of method
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Peer Review
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Manuscript & package insert are reviewed and
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Certification and Publication
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Performance Tested
SM
status granted or declined
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Review and Recertification
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Annual review of certified method and reissue of certification