AOAC-RI ERP Book MICRO Sept 2016.pdf

EXPERT REVIEW PANEL (ERP) FOR MICROBIOLOGY FOR FOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL SURFACES

AOAC ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION Sheraton Dallas Hotel 400 N. Olive Street, Dallas, TX 75201 USA

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Meeting Room: State 4 8:30AM – 12:00PM

MEETING AGENDA

Expert Review Panel Co-Chairs: Wendy McMahon, Silliker, Inc. and Michael Brodsky, Brodsky Consultants

I.

Welcome and Introductions Expert Review Panel Co-Chairs

II. Review of AOAC Volunteer Policies & Expert Review Panel Process Overview and Guidelines Deborah McKenzie, Senior Director, Standards Development and Method Approval Processes, AOAC INTERNATIONAL and AOAC Research Institute

III. Discuss Final Action Requirements for First Action Official Methods (if applicable)

ERP will discuss, review and track First Action methods for 2 years after adoption, review any additional information (i.e., additional collaborative study data, proficiency testing, and other feedback) and make recommendations to the Official Methods Board regarding Final Action status. 1) 2014.01 Salmonella in Selected Foods, 3M™ Petrifilm™ Salmonella Express System 2) 2014.05 Enumeration of Yeast and Mold in Food, 3M™ Petrifilm™ Rapid Yeast and Mold Count Plate 3) 2014.06* Listeria species in Selected Foods and Environmental Surfaces, 3M™ Molecular Detection Assay (MDA) Listeria 4) 2014.07* Listeria monocytogene s in Selected Foods and Environmental Surfaces, 3M™ Molecular Detection Assay (MDA) Listeria monocytogenes *These methods were modified in March, 2016 to revise the applicability statements. These methods are now AOAC First Action methods until 2018.

IV.

Next Steps and Upcoming Meetings

V.

Adjournment

**Agenda is subject to change. V1 WI-FI Name: AOAC Annual Meeting Password: AOAC2016

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