AOAC SPADA February 2015 Meeting Book

Working Group Formed by the stakeholder panel when a specific analytical  topic has been identified.  The primary purpose of a working  group is to draft an SMPR. Official Methods Board (OMB) A thirteen‐member Board appointed by the President of ,  AOAC, that sets AOAC scientific policy,  oversees the activities  and composition stakeholder panels, and reviews  recommendations for Final Action Official Methods of  Analysis SM

Verification Study  The evaluation of whether or not a product, service, or system  complies with a regulation, requirement, specification, or  imposed condition.  Often an  internal process.  Single Laboratory Validation (SLV) The assurance that a product, service, or system meets the  needs of the customer and other identified stakeholders.  Often involves acceptance and suitability with external  customers.