SPIFAN Meeting (March 15, 2016)

AOAC ERP for SPIFAN Nutrient Methods • ERP reviewed methods for carnitine/choline, amino acids, carotenoids, chloride, fluoride, fructans, GOS, minerals, B vitamins for First Action OMA status – Method for Vitamins B 1 , B 2 , and B 6 Moved to First Action OMA status • ERP evaluated the following methods for Final Action Recommendation: – AOAC 2011.14 – Ca, Cu, Fe, Mn, K, P, Na, and Zn in Fortified Food Products – AOAC 2011.11 – Vitamin D2 and D3 in Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals • ERP down selected the following methods for Final Action consideration – AOAC 2015.10 (Carnitine/Choline), AOAC 2015.08 (Chloride), AOAC 2011.14 & AOAC 2015.06 (Minerals), AOAC 2015.09 (Vitamin K), AOAC 2015.14 (Vitamins B 1 , B 2 , and B 6 ) • Seven nutrients with no First Action OMAs