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standard method performance requirements (SMPR), and additional work as tasked. 1) AOAC Fitness for Purpose Statement Guideline 2) Appendix F: Guidelines for Standard Method Performance Requirements 3) Appendix K: Guidelines for Dietary Supplements and Botanicals STAFF LIASON: AOAC will assign staff to facilitate the work of the working group. TERMS OF REVIEW: This document will be reviewed biannually by the SPDS Chair and AOAC staff.

staff. The working group’s tasks will include developing standard method performance requirements (SMPRs), review of methodology, identifying expertise and other as may be requested by the SPDS chair. Working groups are not required to vote, but to show general consensus for its recommendations. The groups should meet to discuss their objectives and complete their assigned tasks. Individuals on the working groups may be tasked with their own action items and responsibilities. More than one meeting and one round of communication may be required to complete the working group’s tasks. All working group participants are expected to contribute and are expected to have completed the SMPR Education Session. AOAC staff will document all working group decisions and actions. AOAC RESOURCES: ƒ Referencing AOAC guidance documentation to assist in drafting the fitness for purpose statement,

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