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Background and Overview
AOAC infant formula methods were validated in 1980s
New formulas exposed some gaps in validated methods
Infant formula is highly regulated around the world
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Background and Overview (con’t)
Agreement with INCA
signed in 2010
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
INCA signed in June 2013
Create standards for methodology for 9 sets of nutrients
7 stakeholder panel, WGs, and ERP meetings between
9/2013 and 9/2016
No cost extension signed in December 2016 through
March 2017
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