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

ALLERGEN COMMUNITY MEETING

V. AOAC ALLERGEN COMMUNITY OPEN FORUM DISCUSSION - (Allred/Koerner 11:00am-11:55am) Co-Chairs Dr. Laura Allred ( GIG ) and Dr. Terry Koerner ( Health Canada ) will host the AOAC Allergens Community forum. a. Review of Allergens Community Survey Responses (Dr. Laura Allred - 11:00am-11:15am) i. Poll on Training & Education: a) What types of training would you like provided? b) In-Person or virtual? b. Preview of Food Allergens Scientific Session (Dr. Melanie Downs – 11:15am-11:25am) “New FAO/WHO/Codex Guidance on Food Allergens and the Impact on Methods for the Detection of Allergen Residues in Foods”. This session will be co-chaired by Dr. Steve Taylor . c. Discussion of CCFL Request to CCMAS for Acceptable Methods of Allergen Detection of Quantitation & update on Gluten Discussion held during the Recent CCNFSDU (Dr. Melanie Downs & Deborah McKenzie ( AOAC ) - 11:25am -11:35am) d. Gluten & Food Allergens Research Presentation(s) (11:35am-11:45am): i. Dr. Carlos Galera ( Hygiena Diagnóstica España ) Evaluation of Gluten Recovery from Two Sources (Barley and Rye Flours) into Different Matrices Using GlutenTox® ELISA Rapid G12 and Two Other Commercial ELISA Kits e. Test Method, Regulation and Research Updates (by country/region) (Dr. Allred - 11:45am 11:55am)

VI. ALLERGEN COMMUNITY SUMMARY & NEXT STEPS (Dr. Allred – 11:55am-12:00pm) Dr. Allred will provide stakeholders with a summary of community discussion.

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

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