Expert Review Panel for Kombucha Tea

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ƒ Expert Review Panel:
ƒ Review methods and meet in person to discuss and render decisions on methods for First
Action Official Methods status.
ƒ Track First Action Official Methods
M dif Fi t A ti th d if ƒ o y rs c on me o s necessary
ƒ Make recommendations on First Action methods no more than 2 years after adoption to
OMB.
ƒ Official Methods Board:
ƒ Vet and approve ERP membership
ƒ Assign OMB liaison to be a resource to the ERP
ƒ Review ERP recommendations and render decisions (Final Action, Repeal or remain First
Action) on First Action OMAs
ƒ AOAC Staff
ƒ Coordinate the ERP and meetings facilitate reviews document ERP actions/decisions, , .
ƒ Issue necessary calls for experts and methods
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Recommendations for Staff
ƒ Regularly debrief with ERP Chairs for input after meetings
ƒ ERP background and training materials on website
ƒ Offer orientation on a regular basis, to all ERP chairs and potential members, wider
distribution of training materials
E i i ƒ xecute post tra n ng surveys
ƒ Clearly outline expectations of reviewers prior to meeting: attendance is
mandatory, cursory review of all methods to be discussed
ƒ Encourage all method authors to attend ERP: helps process move smoothly and
authors will only be privy to full discussion if they attend
ƒ Establish a codification system in OMA for “dispute resolution methods” *
ƒ Investigate ways to elevate the level of prestige for participation in an ERP.
* Project specific