2013 ISPAM Mid-Year Mtg Book

3/11/2013

 Solves problems by providing science based solutions ◦ Globally recognized ◦ Independent third party  Standards Development  ◦ Voluntary consensus through stakeholder panels and working groups ◦ Official and regulatory methods

 Conformity Assessment ◦ Official Methods of Analysis SM ◦ Performance Tested Methods SM

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AOAC does not:  Regulate products  Buy or sell food, beverage products, or proprietary  technologies  Promote specific food and beverage products  Do risk assessments  Set tolerance levels  Own a laboratory or provide laboratory services

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