AOAC CASP Meeting - MYM 2020

Microbial Contaminants Working Group: Work Since Last CASP Meeting

• Six teleconferences (October 2019 – February 2020) • One SMPR drafted ( Salmonella ), one other started (STEC) • Public comment period (February – March, 2020) • SMPR made ready for review and approval

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SMPR Development

Standard Method Performance Requirements ® (SMPRs) for Detection of Salmonella in Cannabis and Cannabis Products

Applicability: Candidate methods used to detect Salmonella species and their serovars in cannabis (plants/flowers) and/or cannabis products (concentrates, infused edibles, and infused non ‐ edibles). Candidate methods may be validated for specific matrices, categories, or broader claims.

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