AOAC ISPAM Meeting eBook, March 17 2015

Salmonella SMPR Working Group Work to Date  First Meeting on November 14th, 2013  Telecons every 2 weeks 1 x month post Mid Year Meeting . - -

 2 face-to-face meetings  SMPR Document Drafted

 30 day public comment period (June 25, 2014 – July 25, 2014)  SMPRs approved by ISPAM/FP at Annual Meeting September 2014

Salmonella SMPR Working Group

 Drafted SMPR Document: Detection of Salmonella species in romaine lettuce and baby spinach  Submitted for public comment

 Reviewed and addressed comments  Reviewed and approved by ISPAM/FP SMPR Key elements:

 Applicability  Definitions  Method performance criteria  Inclusivity / Exclusivity