Date/Time
Date(s) - Dec 3, 2024 - Dec 4, 2024
8:00 am - 11:00 am
AOAC Member price $699/Non-member price $799
Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST: General Program Requirements
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST: Breakout sessions for technical requirements for Microbiology or Chemistry. Attendance on both days is required for certification.
Course Description:
This live training course reviews the technical validation requirements and processes of the Performance Tested MethodsSM and Official Methods of AnalysisSM programs. The course will include sessions covering the general program requirements and technical requirements for microbiology and chemistry methods.
Target Attendees:
Method developers
Independent laboratories
Candidates for AOAC Expert Reviewers or Volunteer Experts
Learning Outcomes
Method developers:
Better understanding of AOAC conformity assessment programs and processes.
Improved study designs meeting AOAC and AOACRI requirements.
More concise data collection resulting in faster PTM and OMA approvals.
Better understanding of current practices, statistics, and acceptance criteria.
Independent laboratories:
Part of qualification as an AOACRI Independent Laboratory.
Required for selection for AOACRI studies.
Better understanding of technical requirements and processes for performing studies.
Candidates for AOACRI Expert Reviewers:
Better understanding of AOAC conformity assessment programs and processes.
Better understanding of current practices, statistics, and acceptance criteria.
Required for selection as an Expert Reviewer.