SPIFAN Stakeholder Panel (March 14, 2018)

Update on SPIFAN MLT Studies

Robert Rankin Executive Director Infant Nutrition Council of America

Background • Infant formula industry recommended Multi-Laboratory Testing (MLT) studies to demonstrate reproducibility on SPIFAN methods and support Final Action recommendations • Some form of collaborative study needed for ISO/IDF Standards • Codex expects collaborative study on methods to support Type II • INCA oversees MLT process, including confirming Study Directors, facilitating MLT protocol review, assisting with procuring labs and coordinating with Covance on sample distribution