2013 ISPAM Mid-Year Mtg Book

committee charged with drafting the standard so that it becomes an internationally harmonized method.

Lunch Break – 11:45am – 12:30 pm

III. Discussion on recommendations for revision of ISO Method 6579 on Salmonella – Patrice Arbault, BioAdvantage, and Chair, Sub-group on Revision of ISO Method 6579 on Salmonella; Roy Betts, Campden BRI and Vice-Chair; Donna Douey, CFIA (12:30 pm – 2:45 pm) ** At the September 2012 meeting, ISPAM created a WG to develop recommendations for the revision of ISO Method 6579 on salmonella with the goal of harmonizing the method with other methods for salmonella. The group will compare multiple methods on salmonella to identify differences and areas for harmonization. IV. Meeting of the Fresh Produce Steering Committee – Brooke Schwartz, Brooke Schwartz Consulting (3:00pm – 5:00 pm ) * * AOAC INTERNATONAL has made produce safety a high priority. The AOAC Board of Directors approved an AOAC Research Institute proposed budget to engage the fresh produce supply chain industry to help provide food safety standards for fresh produce production and handling. The Fresh Produce Steering Committee will discuss analytical issues in the fresh produce arena, set project goals and priorities, and identify key stakeholders from government, supply chain industry, organizations representing the industry, and test kit manufacturers who would be part of a large stakeholder panel that would execute the work.

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Action Items for ISPAM vote

** This meeting is open to the entire Stakeholder Panel. Action items will be voted on by ISPAM and all are encouraged to participate.