April 2021 Analytical Methods Week Approvals

During the latest Analytical Methods Week, April 26-May 4, 2021, there were a number of different approvals from Expert Review Panels (ERPs) and Working Groups (WG).

APROVALS DURING ANALYTICAL METHODS WEEK

1. ERP for Gluten Assays: 
   • Matrix Extension approved for AOAC 2012.01 (submitted by R-Biopharm)
   • A follow up meeting is being scheduled to discuss the rest of the agenda
2. ERP for Microbiology Methods for Food and Environmental Surfaces: 
   • ThermoFisher SureTect Salmonella Species PCR Assay adopted as a First Action method (a PTM-OMA, submitted by ThermoFisher)
   • AOAC 2018.01 – 3M Molecular Detection Assay 2: Cronobacter recommended for promotion to Final Action status
   • AOAC 2018.13 – 3M Petrifilm Rapid/Coliform Count Plate recommended for promotion to Final Action status
3. Food Authenticity Methods (FAM) WG on Non-Targeted Testing:
   • Completed and reached consensus on two (2) draft Standard Method Performance Requirements® (SMPR®) for Spices and Botanicals and will be posted for public comment
     • Draft SMPR® for Non-Targeted Testing for the Adulteration of Turmeric
     • Draft SMPR® for Non-Targeted Testing for the Adulteration of Saffron
4. ERP for Cannabis Analytical Science Program (CASP) Cannabinoid Methods:
   • Quantitating Cannabinoids in Edible Chocolates (LC – photodiode array detection) adopted as a First Action method (resubmitted by Supra R&D)
   • Quantification of Cannabinoids in Edible Chocolate (HPLC) adopted as a First Action method (resubmitted by Canopy Growth Corporation)
5. ERP for Stakeholder Panel on Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals (SPIFAN) Nutrient Methods:
   • AOAC 2018.06 – Total Amino Acids in Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals recommended for promotion to Final Action status
   • Schedule a follow up discussion on AOAC OMA Appendix L proposed revisions.
   • Special session of the ERP will be meeting in conjunction with the AOAC China Section Meeting on May 27, 2021
6. ERP for Low Lactose Methods: 
   • AOAC 2020.08 –  Megazyme Lactose Assay Test Kit (K-LOLAC) recommended for promotion to Final Action status.