Expert Review Panel for Kombucha Tea

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ƒ Expert Review Panel: ƒ Review methods and meet in person to discuss and render decisions on methods for First Action Official Methods status. ƒ Track First Action Official Methods M dif Fi t A ti th d if ƒ o y rs c on me o s necessary ƒ Make recommendations on First Action methods no more than 2 years after adoption to OMB. ƒ Vet and approve ERP membership ƒ Assign OMB liaison to be a resource to the ERP ƒ Review ERP recommendations and render decisions ( Final Action, Repeal or remain First Action ) on First Action OMAs ƒ AOAC Staff ƒ Coordinate the ERP and meetings facilitate reviews document ERP actions/decisions , , . ƒ Issue necessary calls for experts and methods ƒ Official Methods Board:

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Recommendations for Staff

ƒ Regularly debrief with ERP Chairs for input after meetings ƒ ERP background and training materials on website ƒ Offer orientation on a regular basis, to all ERP chairs and potential members, wider distribution of training materials E i i ƒ xecute post tra n ng surveys ƒ Clearly outline expectations of reviewers prior to meeting: attendance is mandatory, cursory review of all methods to be discussed ƒ Encourage all method authors to attend ERP: helps process move smoothly and authors will only be privy to full discussion if they attend ƒ Establish a codification system in OMA for “dispute resolution methods” * ƒ Investigate ways to elevate the level of prestige for participation in an ERP.

* Project specific