2019 AOAC Annual Meeting - Preliminary Program

Training Courses AT THE AOAC ANNUAL MEETING

AOAC LABORATORY VAL IDAT ION COURSE Thursday, September 12, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Fee: $500.00

This is a review of the technical validation requirements and processes of the Performance Tested Methods SM and Official Methods of Analysis programs. The course will include breakout sessions covering the technical requirements for microbiology methods and for chemistry methods. COURSE CONTENTS Overview of the Performance Tested Methods SM and Official Methods of Analysis programs • Technical requirements and instructions for inclusivity/exclusivity (microbiology), calibration/selectivity (chemistry), matrix studies, robustness, and product consistency and stability for test kit evaluations • Harmonization with AFNOR, MicroVal, NMKL, and between PTM and OMA • Modules for: • Method developers • Independent laboratories • Expert reviewers • Target Attendees • Method developers • Independent laboratories • Candidates for AOAC Expert Reviewers L EARNING OUTCOMES Method developers: • Better understanding of AOAC processes • Improved study designs meeting AOAC and AOACRI requirements • More concise data collection • Quicker reviews and therefore faster PTM and OMA approvals Independent laboratories: • Improved chances for selection as independent laboratories • Better understanding of technical requirements and processes for performing studies • More concise data collection Candidates for AOAC Expert Reviewers: • Better understanding of AOAC processes • Improved chances for selection as an Expert Reviewer CANCE L LAT ION POL ICY If you must cancel, submit your request by email to AOAC INTERNATIONAL Customer Service or via fax to +1 (301) 924-7087, no later than September 3, 2019. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after this date. AOAC reserves the right to cancel a course prior to the start date or delay the start date due to low enrollment, instructor availability or other uncontrollable circumstances.

14 SEPTEMBER 6–12, 2019 SHERATON DENVER DOWNTOWN HOTEL

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