AOAC GFA Stakeholder Program Meeting Book (March 17, 2022)

Laboratory Accreditation Regional view ƒ NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) ƒ Life Sciences: ISO 17025 ƒ ILAC and APAC mutual recognition arrangement BVAQ Australia ƒ Accreditation since 1961 ƒ First accredited food allergen laboratory in Australia – EML / FACTA (2005) ƒ Largest scope of allergen analysis (ELISA)

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ISO 17025 Testing & Calibration ƒ Standard methods / Independently validated ƒ Verification ƒ Internal validation Food Allergen Analysis ƒ Annex to ISO17025 in the Australian region ƒ Specific to ELISA and LFD only ƒ Guidance on analysis i.e. facilities, method selection, validity of results, reporting ƒ Clearly state the measurand, reporting units and the kit! ƒ Appendix M referenced as a guide for verification and validation parameters

Accreditation Requirements: Implications for end users

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