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AOAC Research Institute Policies and Procedures
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resolution cannot be reached then the AOAC-RI Managing Director may convene a
special meeting to resolve all remaining questions.
4.8
Certificate:
A PTM certificate is issued by the AOAC-RI to the Method Developer for each test
method granted PTMstatus. The certificate carries a unique certificate number and
name of the approved test method. (See Appendix 13.)
4.8.1 Certificates Initially Granted Before October 1
st
of Any Given Year:
The initial PTM certificate is granted and effective for a term expiring at the
end of the current annual renewal cycle on December 31
st
of the same year.
4.8.2 Certificates Initially Granted On or After October 1
st
of Any Given Year:
The initial certificate is granted for a term expiring at the end of the next
annual renewal cycle on December 31
st
of the
next
year.
PTM certificates are made available to the public though the AOAC website.
4.9
Certification Mark:
Method Developers of approved methods are licensed to use the PTMmark on their
packaging and promotional materials. (See Figure 1.) Use of the certification mark
is entirely optional but highly encouraged. Method Developers will receive a copy
of the certification mark with a unique certification number as soon as the test
method is PTM approved.
Figure 1: Certification Mark
4.10 Certification Mark License Agreement: