AOAC OFFICIAL METHODS PROGRAM - APPLICATION E-BOOK

OMA PROGRAM – PROCESS DESCRIPTION

Expert Review Panel Process • ProjectOnboardingTeleconference • ProgramOrientationWebinar

Expert Review Panel Meeting & Method Review • Consensusto obtainoneof the following: • AOAC First ActionOfficial MethodsStatus • AOAC Final Action Official Methods Recommendation • Repealor Continance

Complete Online Application • New & ModifiedMethods • Single,Sole Source,& ProprietaryMethods Accepted • Upload Method Information • SubmitRemittance forApplicationFee

Method Performance Feedback

METHOD SUBMISSION TYPES

SUBMISSION OF METHODS IN RESPONSE TO A CALL FOR METHODS BASED ON STANDARDS (SMPR's): AOAC INTERNATIONAL invites method authors and developers to submit relevant methods that may meet the AOAC Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPR®). For methods submitted through an open Call for Methods, please see the Standards Development submission deadlines. For a specific open Call for Methods or more detailed information, please refer to the AOAC homepage under the “Call for Methods” tab. This application does not need to be submitted for methods submitted for the Call for Methods, please refer to the information noted on the website. SUBMISSIONS OF PROPRIETARY & SOLE SOURCE METHODS: Please note the upcoming method submission deadlines for the AOAC Official Methods of AnalysisSM (OMA) Program including candidate Proprietary, Single and Sole Source Methods. *Proprietary methods may be reviewed up to four (4) times per year. This application applies to only proprietary and sole source methods. Please note that fees apply for these method submissions. • AOAC Consulting Services is also available for those who need assistance with protocol development, manuscript writing, etc. for further information, please click here . • For additional information on AOAC Guidelines and References, please click here . SUBMIT YOUR METHOD & COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION Step 1: Application Process The method author and/or champion of the method must complete the application and submit all required documentation. Please refer to the Application Overview for further details. REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION: 1) Method manuscript in OMA format 2) Package insert or user manual, (if rapid method or test kit) 3) Safety checklist 4) Validation protocols ( not required if AOAC Consulting Service is used ) APPLICATION FEES The application fees, discounts, billing information and payment terms for the AOAC Official Methods of Analysis SM (OMA) Program can be found on page [??] of this e-book. The AOAC Expert Review Panels (ERPs) are a key part of AOAC INTERNATIONAL’s Method Approval Process. AOAC ERPs are authorized to adopt candidate methods as First Action Official Methods and to recommend adoption of these methods to Final Action Official Methods status. Scientists are recruited to serve on ERPs in a variety of ways. Normally, a call for experts is published at the same time as a call for methods is posted. Interested scientists are invited to submit their curriculum vitae (CV) for consideration. Advisory panel, stakeholder panel, and working group members may make recommendations to AOAC for ERP members. All CVs are reviewed and evaluated for expertise by the AOAC Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) and then to the AOAC Official Methods Board for formal review. The composition of the ERP must be fulfilled with qualified subject matter experts representing various perspectives. Please refer to our Call for Experts on the AOAC homepage for further information. AOAC EXPERT REVIEW PANEL PROCESS Step 2: Expert Review Panel (ERP) Process

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