March 17, 2015-SP

3/17/2015

AOAC Process and Compound 1080

• Using the AOAC WG Initiative – Organizational Affiliate had an immediate need for  SMPR and consensus scientifically valid fit for purpose  methods for sodium fluoroacetate in infant formula. – AOAC, OA, Advisory Panel and Stakeholder Panel chair  conferred on establishing working group

– AOAC leverages its SPIFAN and its standards  development process to address the need.

– AOAC is using a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan  (QASP) as a way of tracking that all process steps taken  are in accordance with AOAC’s policies and procedures

Modifications to Typical Process

• Develop draft standard in advance of stakeholder  panel launch. • Present background and draft SMPR during the  SPIFAN meeting – Stakeholders will be asked to demonstrate consensus on  draft SMPR prior to posting SMPR. • Posting SMPR for comments will follow AOAC Mid Year meeting • Comments received will be reconciled and presented during AOAC  SPIFAN meeting in September. – Call for Methods will be reissued using the SMPR • Any additional methods received will be reviewed during an ERP  meeting in September.

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