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PVM methods The AOAC® Peer-Verified MethodsSM Program is intended to provide a class of tested methods which have not been the subject of a full collaborative study. Through a less intensive process, the program provides a rapid entry point for methods, which are recognized by AOAC at a level of validation for methods not otherwise evaluated. The distinguishing aspect of an AOAC Peer-Verified MethodSM is that its performance has been checked in at least one other, independent laboratory. Eventually, it is expected that most PVMs will undergo full interlaboratory collaborative studies and obtain Official MethodSM status.

The Peer-Verified Methods process is fully open. Any interested party may submit a procedure for AOAC acceptance, and may submit comments on published procedures. All methods and Procedures must be Non-Proprietary. Submissions, queries, and comments should be sent to AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Peer-Verified Methods Program, 481 North Frederick Ave., Suite 500, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2417, USA; Phone: +1-301-924-7077, Fax: +1-301-924-7089.

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Eventually, it is expected that most PVMs will undergo full inter-laboratory collaborative studies and obtain Official Method status.

 





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