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Journey of AOAC SPIFAN Methods
Getting to First Action:
1.
Methods submitted in response to issued Call for Methods based on SMPR
2.
Methods screened and selected methods are challenged with SPIFAN
reference materials and submitted to AOAC
3.
Submitted methods reviewed by ERP and are, adopted as AOAC First Action
Official Methods
based on the collective judgment of the ERP
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Fi t d Fi l A ti
e ween rs an na c on:
1.
ERP reviewed these methods and down selected to one method per nutrient
2.
Method authors assess method reproducibility and method feedback is
solicited
3.
ERP will review submitted methods for Final Action consideration
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Methods meeting SMPRs will be recommended the AOAC Official Methods Board
for AOAC Final Action status
AOAC Expert Review Panel (ERP) Overview
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ERP adopts methods as First Action Official Methods status
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ERP tracks methods for two (2) years
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ERP determines which method will be the “recommended dispute
resolution method”
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Recommended dispute resolution methods proceed with a
reproducibility program
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ERP reviews decisions and any additional information
