AOAC GFA Stakeholder Program Meeting Book (August 27, 2023)

AOAC INTERNATIONAL Meeting at the New Orleans Marriott 555 Canal Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 USA GLUTEN & FOOD ALLERGENS PROGRAM AND ALLERGEN COMMUNITY MEETING DRAFT AGENDA Sunday, August 27, 2023 Meeting Start Time: 9:00am-12:00pm (Central US) Working Group Chairs: Gluten: Dr. Laura Allred (GIG) Food Allergens: Dr. Melanie Downs (FARRP, UN-L) Moderated by Delia Boyd (AOAC) Room Location: Studios 1-3

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WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS (Boyd – 9:00am-9:10am) Ms. Delia Boyd ( AOAC ) will open the meeting by welcoming attendees, leading introductions including working group chairs. II. UPDATE ON WORKING GROUP DEVELOPMENT OF THE VALIDATION GUIDELINES (Working Group/Chairs – 9:10am-10:30am) The working group chairs will provide an update on the development of the validation guidelines documents for both Gluten & Food Allergens.

a. Gluten Working Group Discussion (9:10am-9:50am) Dr. Laura Allred ( Gluten Free Certification Organization & Gluten Intolerance Group )

b. Food Allergens Working Group Discussion (9:50am-10:30am) Dr. Melanie Downs ( Food Allergy Research & Resource Program (FARRP), University of Nebraska-Lincoln )

III. DISCUSSION ON THE SCOPE FOR THE END-USER GUIDANCE DOCUMENT (Allred/Downs - 10:30am 10:45am) IV. WORKING GROUP SUMMARY & NEXT STEPS (Boyd – 10:45am-10:50am) Boyd will provide stakeholders with information on upcoming deadlines, review of action item(s), and answer additional questions. BREAK (10:50am – 11:00am)

*Requires a vote Draft meeting agenda is subject to change w/out notice

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