AIMS Meeting Book_MYM2023

Objectives of the Analytical International Methods and Standards Program (AIMS) • Alternative method development criteria for emerging microbial contaminants (e.g. parasites) • Validation criteria for the evaluation of alternative (proprietary) methods o Validation where current criteria have challenges – VBNC – Detection without enrichment • Novel, recently recognized food, feed, and environmental matrices • Advanced molecular applications, bioinformatics and biotechnology opportunities • Cutting edge analytical technologies • Coordinate with other standard setting bodies to avoid duplication of efforts

AOAC INTERNATIONAL Midyear Meeting March 13 –17, 2023 | Gaithersburg, MD

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