Diet Suppl training materials

Training Materials

Here is a collection of materials used for training people in the validation process. Much of it can provide a detailed picture of what is involved in the work of validating a method.

Official Methods Program Manual (Complete Manual)

Expert review panels (ERP)

The Expert Review Panel (ERP) plays a critical role in meeting the overall objectives of the FDA-NIH-AOAC effort to produce “official” or “reference” methods for the analysis of dietary supplements. These two PDF files define the ERP and provide an overview and guidelines for making use of the ERP.

Horwitz on Validation PDF

Validation—It's what we do! Validation is the process of verifying or demonstrating correctness. In this invaluable document, Bill Horwitz outlines what validation covers and how to go about it.

Single Laboratory Validation (SLV) course materials

These PDF documents give an example of an actual SLV study report and generic protocols for conducting an SLV, as well as guidelines for conducting an SLV.

Full collaborative study materials

Here are the generic protocol and an example of a full collaborative study report (web page), plus guidelines for selecting a laboratory with the technical competence suitable for participation in an AOAC collaborative study.

Sampling materials

Selecting, acquiriing, handling, and preparing samples is a critical part of either an SLV or full collaborative study. These documents will help in the process for dietary supplements and botanicals.

Guides and Samples of AOAC Report Format