AOAC GFA Stakeholder Program Meeting Book (August 29, 2021)

Surface Samples • Procedures for application of allergen materials to surfaces • Surface material types • Swabbing procedures for validation • Recommendations on reporting units for swabs : o Mass of total protein from the allergenic food per swab o Mass of total protein from the allergenic food per area defined in swabbing protocol

Testing Materials: Environmental Samples

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• Categories and examples of foods ingredients for consideration in specificity screening o Cereals o Pseudo cereals o Legumes

Additional Criteria and Information

o Other vegetables o Nuts and related o Spices o Animal products o Seeds, stones, kernels o Fruits and related o Thickeners o Miscellaneous

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