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USB Standards & Measurement Task Force MeetingOngoing Research Efforts

Gina ClapperAOCS Technical Services

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Role of AOCS in International Methods Development

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AOCS Mission

a forum for the exchange of ideas, information and experienceprofessional interest in the science and technology of fats oils and related substancespromote excellence and provide high standards of quality

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AOCS Structure

Membership

AOCS Press Meetings and Exhibits

Technical Services

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AOCS Technical Services Expertise

World authority in the development and implementation of methods of analysis for fats, oils and oilseedsPublisher of Official Methods and Recommended Practices of the AOCSLaboratory Proficiency Program (LPP)

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AOCS Technical Services Expertise (continued)

Approved Chemist ProgramNOPA/AOCS Certified Laboratory ProgramUSB AOCS Soybean Quality Traits Analytical Standards ProgramCustom certification programsInternational collaborative studies

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Official Methods and Recommended Practices of the AOCS

5 th Edition, 2nd printing released in May 2004400 methods for the global oils and fats industryPeer reviewed and internationally tested methodsRegular revision by associate editorsAdditions and Revisions coordinated through eight Technical Working Committees (A&Rs from 1999-2004 have been consolidated into the 2nd printing)

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Official Methods (1)

New methods are collaboratively tested internationally to conform to ISO 5725 or AOAC/IUPAC Harmonized Protocol

Minimum results from:• 8 laboratories

• 5 countries

• 5 levels of analyte

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Official Methods (2)

Validated by decades of service

Existing methods which conform to previous statistical norms

Adopted by the AOCS through harmonization with International Organizations

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Adoption Process (1)

Industry Needs

International Study

JAOCS Article

Technical Working

Committee

Collaborative Studies

Uniform Methods

Committee

Adoption by Majority Vote

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Adoption Process (2)

Request for methodAppointment of subcommittee/project leaderConsideration of results of mini-collaborativeProceed with full collaborative studyConsideration of results (publication)Vote by UMCPublication as Official Method/Recommended Practice/Recommended Procedure

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Methods Subcommittees

Seed a nd Mea l F la vor, Q ua lity a nd S ta bility

Physica l Methods C ommercia l Edib le O ils (SD )

C hrom a togra phy Mycotoxin

R a pid a nd N on-D estructive T echnologies N MR

ISO - T AG Biotechnology (SD )

R apid O xidation Technologies (SD ) Surfactants and D etergents (SD )

Uniform Methods Com m ittee

SD – Stood down

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AOCS Liaison with International organizations

AOCS Technica

l Services

ISO/TC34 SC2Oilseeds

ISO/TC34 SC11Oils and Fats

ISO/TC34 WG 7GMO

Codex Alimentarius

CCFO - Fats/Oils

Codex Alimentarius CCMAS –

Measuring/Analysis/ Sampling

IUPAC Chemistry and the

Environment [Food

Commission] [Fats and Oils]

CEN/TC 275/WG 6/ TAG 3

CEN/TC 275/WG 11

CEN/TC 307ISO Mirror Groups

ISO/TC34 WG 8HACCP

ISO/TC34 WG 9Traceability

ISO/TC34 WG 10 Nitrogen/Protein

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AOCS Liaison with National organizations

AOCS Technic

al Service

s

ISEO

NOPA

NIOPAOAC

Analytical Chemists

AACC

Cereal Chemists

NCPA

Cottonseed Producers

ANSI

ISO

AG 9000USB

SQT

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AOCS Liaison with Other Organizations

AOCS Technic

al Service

s

FOSFAInternational

IOOCOlive Oil

MEDEOIG Seville

JRCEU labs

WHO/FAOJECFA

Joint expert Committee on Food Additives

SCCStandards Council

Canada

CSLFood Standards

Agency (UK)

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International Methods TaskforceScope:

To advise on methods development requirements outside the normal scope of the Methods Subcommittees

Function:To provide regional input into the AOCS methods development process

Membership:Open to all international AOCS members or members of relevant organizations

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International Methods Taskforce

Relationship:Advisory body to the Uniform Methods Committee

Meetings:At the AOCS Annual Meeting and at AOCS cosponsored regional meetingsExtra meetings as determined by demand

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Role of AOCS in International Methods Development