AOAC SPDS Meeting Book March 19 2015

The AOAC INTERNATIONAL Board of  Directors approved this flow chart as  part of the new policy on adopting  methods as First Action Official  Methods.

Advisory Panel

• Identifies key stakeholders and subject matter experts • Frames the issues and set priorities for the stakeholder  panel • Provides financial support • Stakeholder Panel Chair moderates discussion

After 2 years,  ERP  recommends to  AOACOfficial  Methods Board  regarding status  ofmethod

Publication of  Standard  Method  Performance  Requirements

First Action,  OfficialMethods  status

Stakeholder  Panel

Expert Review  Panel

Advisory Panel

Working  Groups