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Certificates as of 2015
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Certificates contain
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Method information
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Name, catalog number (if any), etc…
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Approved Claims
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Reference materials or methods used in validation
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Testing summary
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Inclusivity/exclusivity
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Matrix study
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Modification record if any
AOAC Certification Mark License
Agreement
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All organizations with a certified PTM must have an executed
AOAC Research Institute Certification Mark License
Agreement on file with the AOAC Research Institute.
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Licenses the method developer or manufacturer to use the
certification mark in their packaging and product information.
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One agreement can cover multiple certifications by an
organization.
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Periodic review of agreement required.