OMB Meeting Book (June 25-26, 2015)

MEMORANDUM

Date:

June 25, 2015

To:

AOAC INTERNATIONAL Official Methods Board

From:

Deborah McKenzie, Staff Liaison – AOAC Official Methods Board

Subject:

Upcoming Vetting for Expert Review Panels

In May, the OMB reviewed two candidates for the ERP for SPIFAN Nutrient Methods. Please see the attached proposal. OMB recommended that one of the candidates submit additional statement supporting his expertise for the ERP. This has not happened yet.

Attachment: Proposal submitted during the May 12, 2015 OMB teleconference.

In September, we are planning for an ERP for Feed and Fertilizer Methods to meet to review methods for First Action status. The list of candidates are being sorted; however, vetting will need to take place prior to August.

Recommendation: For OMB to plan on having a teleconference during mid-July.