AOAC SPSFAM Meeting Book 9-24

Audino then took the floor to provide a presentation 3 on the work done by the Cannabis Working Group. She reviewed the original fitness for purpose and explained that the group decided to make this first set of SMPRs a bit simpler by doing simple quantitation of cannabinoids in plant material, and another SMPR for quantitation of cannabinoids in concentrates. SPSFAM members recommended a minor modification to the SMPR for cannabis concentrates – the word “each” was removed from the applicability statement. MOTION to approve the SMPRs for Quantitation of cannabinoids in dried plant materials as presented. iii (Audino / Donelson) 20 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention ( Nestlé ). The motion carried. MOTION to approve the SMPRs for Quantitation of cannabinoids in cannabis concentrates as amended. iv (Audino / Clifford) 20 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention ( Nestlé ). The motion carried. 4. Launch of New SMPR Working Groups Konings announced that new initiatives would be launched and invited Sullivan, Chair of the SPSFAM Working Group on Bisphenol A (BPA) in Beverages & Water, to take the floor. a. Working Group Launch: BPA in Beverages and Water Sullivan provided a presentation 4 with which he explained the background, significance, regulatory guidance, challenges, and existing methods for BPA in beverages and water. He then proposed the following fitness for purpose for the working group: Analytical method for the determination of Bisphenol A (BPA) in water and non-alcoholic beverages.

MOTION to accept the proposed fitness for purpose for BPA in Beverages and Water. (Mindak / Griswold)

Discussion followed this motion. There was a question as to whether alcohol is included in this SMPR. Some stakeholders were concerned that alcoholic beverages would cause packaging to shed BPA faster than non-alcoholic beverages. After further consideration, the group revised the fitness for purpose statement to read: Analytical method for the determination of Bisphenol A (BPA) in commercially packaged ready to consume carbonated and non-carbonated water and non-alcoholic beverages.

Konings then asked for a vote on the revised fitness for purpose statement:

19 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions. The motion carried.

The motion passed and the SPSFAM Working Group on BPA in Beverages and Water was formally launched.

3 Attachment 3 – Cannabis SMPR Approval Presentation 4 Attachment 4 – BPA Working Group Launch Presentation