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Infant Formula Proficiency Test Task Force
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SPIFAN Resource to AOAC
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Develop Proficiency Testing Program for Infant Formula
and Adult Nutritional Products
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Identify Proficiency Test Program Components
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Nutrient Definition per SMPR
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Identify SPIFAN Product Matrices
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Testing Frequency, Products Type and Number
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Establish Statistical Design
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Help Design PT Pilot for Infant Formula/Adult Nutritional
PT Program
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SPIFAN Proficiency Testing – Primary Components
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Nutrient Definition and Units of Measure per SMPRs
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Multiple Products Included
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Non-SRM, SPIFAN Matrices
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Replication per Product Matrix Included
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Method Summary Captured
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Include Instrument Detail (SPIFAN)
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Timing; Quarterly (Flexible)
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Analysis - 30 day from material receipt
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Participation using Multiple Methods
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Data Evaluation Flexibility
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Consensus Approach
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SPIFAN vs. non-SPIFAN