AOAC HMO-06 Reviewer Forms (July 25, 2023)

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1. Is the Validation Study Report in a format acceptable to AOAC? - Yes with some minor edits

2. Is the method described in sufficient detail so that it is relatively easy to understand, including equations and procedures for calculation of results (are all terms explained)? - Yes

3. Are the figures and tables sufficiently explanatory without the need to refer to the text?

- Yes

4. Are all the figures and tables pertinent?

- Yes

5. Could some be omitted and covered by a simple statement?

- No

6. Are the references complete and correctly annotated?

- Yes

7. Does the method contain adequate safety precaution reference and/or statements? - Yes

Recommendation: I do not recommend this method for first action at this time since it does not have data on enough sample matrices to fully assess it.

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