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PTM Expert Reviewers & Peer Review
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Reviewed by a panel of three
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AOAC expert method volunteer & 2 RI expert
reviewers
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AOAC Research Institute maintains a list of
experts on the AOAC website.
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AOAC expert method volunteer has been
vetted by AOAC Official
Methods Board
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Formerly known as General Referee
Peer Review focus on three major
aspects:
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Technical
merit of the method
with respect to the collected
data
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Package insert information with
respect to the claims and
supporting data information
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Editorial
merit of the manuscript
and clarity of the package insert
information
Method Developer addresses
reviewers’
comments/questions as
necessary and submit revise
report
Peer Review (con’t)
If additional reviews are needed, then addressed on individual
Teleconference
Additional expertise
2
nd
Review
Timeline for review
1 week
Initial Review
Timeline for review
2 weeks