ISPAM Meeting Book September 18, 2016

ISPAM Highlights/Accomplishments

• Approved harmonized approaches for several testing parameters according to ISO 16140 parts 1 and 2 – Number of levels/samples/fractional positives – Results analysis/criteria/statistical analysis – Number of data sets for collaborative study/sample size – ISPAM voted to recommend to replace “all foods” with a claim for a “broad range of foods”

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ISPAM Highlights/Accomplishments

• Appendix N: ISPAM Guidelines for Validation of Qualitative Binary Chemistry Methods – Approved March 14, 2013 • First Microbiology SMPR approved- 2014.017 Detection of Salmonella species in romaine lettuce and baby spinach as presented. – Unanimous approval on 9/6/14

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