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Certification Renewal
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Certificates are renewed annually on a calendar year basis
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January 1
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through December 31
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Method developers attest that no changes have been made since the last
certification by submitting fees and the following by a specified date in the
November-December timeframe:
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Package insert or user instructions
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Product labels
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Form attesting to no changes
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Signed Certification Mark License Agreement (if necessary)
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Any new performance data to support claims such as lot-to-lot and/or stability data
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Documentation is reviewed and if no changes, a new certificate is granted
for the next calendar year.
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Failure to disclose changes or to submit documentation could result in
suspension or revoking of use of the PTM certification mark
Modification to Methods/Method Claims
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Three levels of modifications for PTMs
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Level 1 = only internal review and decision required
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Level 2 = only method developer data with method volunteer
review required
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Level 3 = method developer study and independent laboratory
study with peer review
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Modification application must be submitted
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Modifications are determined on an individual basis and
modification levels 2 and 3 are confirmed by AOAC Expert