NV-DOC. E – 2000-01-01

Flow diagram of the validation procedure

  NordVal appoints a technical committee (TC)

TC evaluates the application (acceptance +/-)

 TC and appointed expert lab elaborate a test protocol in accordance with the NordVal protocol. 
Consultation with applicant at this stage is appropriate (extent of work, supply of test materials, choice of reference method, choice of test strains, economy etc.)

 NordVal approval of final test protocol

Comparison and interlaboratory study

Report elaborated by expert laboratory

Report to TC for review

 TC advises NordVal on approval

NordVal conclusions to the applicant

Copy to the Nordic Food Administrations.

Note:    Acceptance of External results can qualify for a simplified procedure.
            See annex M in CEN / TC 275 N 286.