Laboratory, Science, and Technology Committee
The Laboratory, Science, and Technology Committee provides the resources to AFDO of laboratory and research scientists and has the following mandates: Determine needs of laboratories supporting regulatory function and recommend the means of meeting those needs. Provide information to regulatory and enforcement personnel to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the changing and frequently complex scientific nature involved in regulatory work. Promote communications, coordination, and the mutual assistance of federal, state, and local government laboratories and industrial laboratories. Provide consulting and special project services to AFDO and regulatory agencies.
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Committee Charges
Charge 1
Serve as AFDO liaison and collaborate with APHL Human and Animal Food Testing Committee and other related associations in relevant activities of mutual interest.
Charge 2
Provide a committee structure environment and encourage involvement from laboratory personnel to assist in technical guidance solutions, in sharing best practices, and maintaining the Laboratory portion of AFDO’s A to Z Resources page.
Charge 3
Continue to collaborate with AFDO Affiliates to promote the Laboratory, Science, and Technology Committee’s ability to support affiliates in the development of relevant topics and identification of speakers for their conferences.
Charge 4
Provide ad hoc support to state and federal partners in the scope of laboratory, scientific, and technological matters.
Committee Members
Maria Ishida
Co-Chair
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Albany, NY
Sally Powell-Price
Co-Chair
Millipore Sigma
Sally Flowers
Co-Chair
Association of Food and Drug Officials
Sally Flowers
AFDO Liaison
Association of Food and Drug Officials
