AOAC SPSFAM ERP for SELECTED FOOD ALLERGENS

SPSFAM Food Allergens ERP Chair: Dr. John Szpylka, Mérieux Nutrisciences

Dr. John Szpylka is the Scientific Affairs Director, Chemistry N.A. with Mérieux NutriSciences where he manages nutritional analytical method development for Mérieux NutriSciences and is a technical leader for chemistry testing in North America. John is a representative to key scientific organizations and regulatory agencies to identify and contribute to food testing standardization for nutritional needs and arising issues. This includes active involvement in organizations including AOACI, AACCI, AOCS, AAFCO, ACIL, and DSQAP. John Szpylka is a Fellow of AOAC International and is a past chair of the AOAC Official Methods Board . He currently serves on numerous Stakeholder Panels and Expert Review Panels. John also serves as a Board Member for the

American Council of Independent Laboratories. Before joining Mérieux NutriSciences, John was a Principal Scientist with General Mills / Medallion Laboratories where he oversaw the development and operation of food analytical methods. John received his doctorate in analytical chemistry from the Ohio State University after receiving a B.S. in chemistry from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.