AOAC SPIFAN Stakeholder Program Meeting Book (September 10, 2020)

EDUCATION/QUALITY PROGRAM – Task Force Recommendations General • Significant interest from stakeholders in a Training/Quality Program focusing on SPIFAN product matrices • Program to reside with AOAC as separate, companion to AOAC IF Proficiency Testing Program • 2x/yr; Cost Competitive; Registration driven Matrices • Min of 2 matrices in program at any given time – NIST Stored / Distributed – SPIFAN III Matrices – 1) IF w/ partially hydrolyzed protein, 2) Adult Nutritional High Protein – SPIFAN II powders – Retained for RM Training Library • Matrices Rotation Frequency – to be determined, flexible based on lab results and level of participation • Diversity – Representative of SPIFAN, IF and Adult Nutritional, easy vs more difficult composition Program Elements • Nutrients – per IF PT Program • Data – Returned to AOAC for review and assessment • Feedback to participants • Technical Support Provided (SPIFAN/NIST) • Completion certification provided

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AOAC SPIFAN EDUCATION/QUALITY PROGRAM - ProgramWorkflow

Participants create accounts and sign up to participate

Samples prepared and shipped to participants (NIST)

Participants test samples and enter data on

Data downloaded and analyzed Data tables distributed for review

Report and technical feedback distributed via program website

Access Program via AOAC Website

Certificate of Completion provided

program website

Slide content courtesy NIST

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