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SPSFAM Food Allergens ERP Chair:
Dr. John Szpylka, Mérieux Nutrisciences
Dr. John Szpylka is the Scientific Affairs Director, Chemistry
N.A. with Mérieux NutriSciences where he manages
nutritional analytical method development for Mérieux
NutriSciences and is a technical leader for chemistry testing
in North America. John is a representative to key scientific
organizations and regulatory agencies to identify and
contribute to food testing standardization for nutritional
needs and arising issues. This includes active involvement in
organizations including AOACI, AACCI, AOCS, AAFCO, ACIL,
and DSQAP. John Szpylka is a Fellow of AOAC International
and is a past chair of the
AOAC Official Methods Board
. He
currently serves on numerous Stakeholder Panels and Expert
Review Panels. John also serves as a Board Member for the
American Council of Independent Laboratories. Before joining Mérieux NutriSciences,
John was a Principal Scientist with General Mills / Medallion Laboratories where he
oversaw the development and operation of food analytical methods.
John received his doctorate in analytical chemistry from the Ohio State University after
receiving a B.S. in chemistry from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.