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ERP Premeeting Method Review Book

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OFFICIAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS OF AOAC INTERNATIONAL FIRST ACTION TO FINAL ACTION GUIDANCE FOR METHOD AUTHORS

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ethods published in the Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL (OMA) undergo scientific validation and evaluation. Methods in good standing are designated as First Action status upon initial adoption by an AOAC expert review panel (ERP). Methods are designated as Final Action status upon

consensus of the AOAC Official Methods Board.

AOAC First Action status methods are tracked for a maximum of two (2) years and then evaluated for a status change. ERPs track the methods during the two year period during which the method is expected to be used and during which time, method reproducibility can be assess (if not completed), method performance feedback from method users, laboratory proficiency testing results, method modifications, etc… ERPs may make suggestions following the initial adoption of a method to be completed during the two ‐ year tracking period. At the end of the two ‐ year period, the ERP reviews the method and all information gathered during the two ‐ year period to verify that a final version of the method is substantiated. The guidance below is for authors of the published manuscripts of the methods published in the OMA that are under consideration for status changes.

Method authors will need to consider the following: 1. Review the method as it is published in the OMA a. If there are changes, request an MS Word tracking version of the method from AOAC by contacting Deborah McKenzie at dmckenzie@aoac.org. 2. Review the ERP report from when the method underwent its last review. a. Are there any ERP requirements that were agreed upon for the method? These may include additional data submission, etc…. 3. Collect performance feedback on the method. a. Can come from collaborators and/or other method users, PT data may also be included. 4. Has method reproducibility been assessed and reviewed by the ERP? a. If this was completed as part of the initial adoption of the method. b. If this has been recently collected, then you need to do the following: i. Draft a manuscript in AOAC format. ii. It is highly recommended that the manuscript and raw data

files will require a review by AOAC Committee on Statistics

METHOD AUTHOR SUBMISSION PACKAGES 1. Submission package for Final Action status consideration must include the following individual files: a. AOAC formatted manuscript with reproducibility b. Separate files for tables and figures c. Copy of the published method with tracked changes for the final version of the method d. Presentation to the ERP 2. Submission package for Continuance of First Action status must include the following: a. Written rationale for continuance with a timeframe b. Any supporting information such as proposal for additional or continuing studies. 3. Submission package for Repealing a method from the OMA a. Written rationale for removing the method b. Any supporting information

Version: 11 ‐ 2020

July 2022