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PVM methods The AOAC® Peer-Verified Methods^SM 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 Method^SM 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 Method^SM 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.

Top 4 Reasons to Submit a Method in the PVM Program:

• Receive AOAC approval Status
• Method is Published in JAOAC
• Rapid Approval Process
• 10 easy steps to gain AOAC® Peer-Verified approval status

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