SPDS 09052014

Standard Methods Performance Requirements (SMPRs)

• Documents a community’s analytical method needs. • Very detailed description of the analytical requirements. • Includes method acceptance requirements. • Used to adopt AOAC Official Methods by Expert Review Panels. Published as a standard • .

After 2 years,  ERP  recommends to  AOACOfficial  Methods Board  regarding status  ofmethod

Publication of  Standard  Method  Performance  Requirements

First Action,  OfficialMethods  status

Stakeholder  Panel

Expert Review  Panel

Advisory Panel

Working  Groups

After SMPRs are Approved

• AOAC  issues a Call for Methods  – Using the Fitness for Purpose that is drafted  – Submitted methods are down selected by  working groups.

– Which group would review these down  selected methods?