Metals Subgroup

Virtual Meeting 

Tuesday, September 23, 2020

1:00 - 2:00 pm

Microsoft Teams Meeting

MEETING REPORT and MEETING PRESENTATION

 by Kevin Kubachka and Eve Kroukamp

(see presentation and meeting report in the DOWNLOADS Section)

Meeting Highlights

· Education and Social Media​

· Cannabis Analytical Science Program (CASP) Activities​

· Metals Expert Review Panel (ERP) Activities​

· Heavy Metals in Colors Working Group​

· FDA Method Updates​

· Reference Material Update

Meeting Outcomes/Next Steps

     · Working with CASP education working group to create generic training content. 

     · AOAC sub-group co-chairs working closely with the AOAC to get our Linkedin discussion group running. To date we have assisted with reviewing the AOAC Linkedin group rules and once the AOAC group has been established, the subgroup will create their discussion platform

     · Please submit methods for metals in cannabis products via the CASP call for method. Kevin Kubachka can help with this.

     · Pete Morgan from Florida State University asked for those interested in participating with “Heavy Metals in Colors Working Group” to email him directly.

     · Laura Wood from NIST encouraged those interested to register for the upcoming HAWQAP (reference material characterization exercise).

     · Zoltan Mester from NRC encouraged those interest in participating in reference material characterization of their proposed materials to contact him directly.

Meeting Recording (downloads slowly)

Thanks again for your willingness to help and collaborate,

Kevin Kubachka and Eve Kroukamp

AOAC Metals Sub-group Co-Chair

Metals Subgroup Chairs

Dr. Kevin Kubachka 

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Kevin.Kubachka@fda.hhs.gov

 Dr. Eve Kroukamp  

Perkin Elmer

Eve.Kroukamp@perkinelmer.com