AOAC Food Fraud Initiative Meeting Book (August 28, 2018)

AOAC FOOD FRAUD WORKING GROUP INITIATIVE

John Szpylka Mérieux NutriSciences Nontargeted Analysis Methodology Working Group Chair

Dr. John Szpylka is the Scientific Affairs Director, Chemistry N.A. with Mérieux NutriSciences where he manages nutritional analytical method development and is a technical leader for chemistry testing in North America. John is a representative to key scientific organizations and agencies to identify and contribute to food testing standardization for nutritional needs and arising issues. This includes active involvement in organizations including AOACI, AACCI, AOCS, AAFCO, and DSQAP. John Szpylka is a Fellow of AOAC International and is past chair of the AOACI Official Methods Board . He currently serves on numerous AOACI Stakeholder Panels & Expert Review Panels, a Board Member of the Technical Division on Reference Materials, and Technical Division on Laboratory Management and ALACC. John also serves as chair of the Carbohydrates Technical Committee of AACCI. Before joining Mérieux NutriSciences, John was a Principal Scientist with General Mills / Medallion Laboratories where he oversaw the development and operation of food analytical methods. John received his doctorate in analytical chemistry from the Ohio State University after receiving a B.S. in chemistry from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.