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SPIFAN Overview

Historical Perspective

AOAC infant formula methods were validated in

1980s

New formulas exposed some gaps in validated

methods

Infant formula is highly regulated around the

world

Regulatory agencies use AOAC methods

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AOAC Engages the Formula Industry

Agreement with IFC signed in 2010

Identify gaps in methods used to analyze label nutrients in infant formula

Create AOAC voluntary consensus standards for methodology for 15 sets of

nutrients

Evaluate and recommend “best” methods

AOAC established the Stakeholder Panel on Infant Formula and Adult

Nutritionals (SPIFAN) to develop the voluntary consensus standards

Second agreement with IFC signed in June 2013

Create standards for methodology for 9 sets of nutrients

8 stakeholder panel, WGs, and ERP meetings

1/7 – AOAC Annual Meeting, Chicago - 2013

2/7 – AOAC Mid-Year Meeting, Gaithersburg - 2014

3/7 – AOAC Annual Meeting, Boca Raton – 2014

4/7 – AOAC Mid-Year Meeting, Gaithersburg – 2015

5/7 – AOAC Annual Meeting, Los Angeles - 2015

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