A Guide to AOAC Research Institute Requirements for Various Claims

The AOAC Research Institute Performance Tested Methods Program offers its clients a variety of options when making test kit claims during the application and evaluation process.  The table below will provide you with a quick reference guide to better understand the requirements behind the claims and to help you determine what type of claim will best suit your needs.

Definition of Food Groups:

Claim	# Matrices	# Food Groups
Variety of Foods	at least 10	at least 5
Selected Foods	at least 5	at least 2
Food Group	at least 5	1

 For detailed information, please reference AOAC RI Technical Bulletin 2003-1