Food Authenticity Program Meeting Book (March 13, 2020)

AOAC FOOD AUTHENTICITY/FRAUD PROGRAM

John Szpylka, Ph.D., Consultant Non-Targeted Testing (NTT) Analysis Working Group Chair

Dr. John Szpylka is a consultant and was the Scientific Affairs Director, Chemistry N.A. with Mérieux NutriSciences where he managed nutritional analytical method development and was a technical leader for chemistry testing in North America. John is a representative to key scientific organizations and 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, and DSQAP.

John Szpylka is a Fellow of AOAC International and is past chair of the AOACI Official Methods Board . He currently serves on numerous AOACI Stakeholder Panels & Expert Review Panels, a Board Member of the Technical Division on Reference Materials, and Technical Division on Laboratory Management and ALACC. John also serves as chair of the Carbohydrates Technical Committee of AACCI. 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 .