AOAC STANDARDS & METHODS ORIENTATION E-BOOK

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Adoption of Official Methods of Analysis

7. The method(s) that best  meet the SMPRs receive  “First Action” status by the  ERP.  8. “Final Action” status up to 2  years after adoption, if  sufficient evidence merits  that step.  9. Only the OMB promotes a  method to “Final Action”  status or repeal the  method.

10. Methods that did not meet  the bar would be repealed.

Criterion for OMA : Fulfills the Standard Methods Performance Requirements

Methods Evolve

• Methods can be modified – Editorial changes

– Minor modifications  • Changes that reflect no significant difference in the  method results – Major modifications • Changes that reflect a significant difference in method  results • Significant changes in method steps

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