ISPAM September 6 2014 Meeting

Meeting of the International Stakeholder Panel on Alternative Methods (ISPAM) & Fresh Produce (FP) Working Groups**

September 6, 2014 8:30AM – 5:00PM EDT

Boca Raton Resort & Club | East Camino Real | Boca Raton, Florida, USA

DRAFT MEETING AGENDA

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ISPAM General Session (8:30 am – 10:00 am)

A. Introductions and Meeting Goals – Russ Flowers, Mérieux NutriSciences & Past Chair, ISPAM B. Update on Efforts to Harmonize Method Validation Guideline For Alternative Methods – Paul In’t Veld, VWA, Netherlands and Chair, ISO TC 34 SC 9, WG 3 ISPAM recommendations to harmonize method validation guidelines have been presented to ISO TC 34, SC 9, WG 3 for incorporation into the Revision of ISO 16140, Microbiology of food and animal feed -- Method validation -- Part 2: Protocol for the validation of alternative (proprietary) methods against a reference method. In’t Veld will present an update on the work of the WG 3 as it relates to ISPAM harmonization efforts. C. Update on Fresh Produce Project – Brooke Schwartz, Brooke Schwartz Consulting, and FP Co-Chair D. Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs) for the Detection of Salmonella in Leafy Greens* – Erin Crowley, Q Laboratories, Inc. & WG Chair Erin Crowley will provide an overview of the SMPR for the detection of Salmonella in leafy greens (head lettuce and baby greens) developed by the WG, including public comments received. The attendees will discuss and recommend any additional changes. If resolution of comments/changes is reached, the SMPR will then be brought to vote by voting Stakeholder Panelists.

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