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Harmonization Studies:  Application Process

AOAC • Application is submitted for consulting  services • Technical consultant is assigned and  will work with you to develop the  AOAC protocol • Protocol can be PTM, Harmonized  PTM/OMA, or OMA (direct pathway) • AOAC TC will work with Expert Lab to  ensure matrix selection and  inclusivity/exclusivity lists meet AOAC  and ISO Technical Committee  requirement • AOAC TC will submit Protocol for  review by Volunteer Reviewer and  members of the Expert Review Panel

• After feedback is received, the AOAC  TC will update protocol • Upon approval, the testing protocol is  provided to the Expert Laboratory for  performing the analysis • To reduce the chance of additional  work it is highly recommended to  have the Expert Laboratory and  AOAC TC complete the study  protocols before any testing is  initiated