AOAC GFA Stakeholder Program Meeting Book (March 15, 2023)

Food Allergen Working Group Scope

• Future priorities: • Identify need for new SMPRs • Review of new/updated regulatory requirements

• Initial Priorities: • Guidance document for validation criteria

• Example elements: acceptance criteria, acceptable testing materials, standardization of units/define conversion factors • Criteria for testing materials and reference materials • Guidance document for end users • Example elements: comparing methods, fit-for-purpose identification, guidance on implementation, sampling instructions • New generation allergens/novel ingredients • Positioning methods in relation with health significance of results

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