AOAC SPDS Set 2 ERP

3. Are the definitions specified in the SMPR used and applied appropriately in the method? If no, please indicate how the terms are used.

LOD and LOQ are not specified in the method.

4. Does the method, as written, contain all appropriate precautionary and warning related to the method’s reagents, components, instrumentation, or method steps that may be hazardous? If no, please suggest wording or option(s).

The method, as written, does not contain all appropriate precautionary and warning.

III.

REVIEW OF INFORMATION IN SUPPORT OF THE METHOD: 1. Are the definitions specified in the SMPR used and applied appropriately in the supporting documentation (manuscripts, method studies, etc…)? If no, please explain differences and if the method is impacted by the difference.

LOD and LOQ are not determined in the method.

2. Is there information demonstrating that the method meets the SMPR Method Performance Requirements table? If no, for any of the parameters in the SMPR Method Performance Requirements table, then please explain what is missing and the impact on performance of the method. The method does not demonstrate information of parameters including bias, recovery, and LOQ. 3. Is there information demonstrating that the method performs within the SMPR Method Performance Requirements using the Reference Materials stated in the SMPR? If no, then specify the what is missing and how this impacts demonstration of performance of the method. Reference Material hasn't been specified in the method. 4. Is there information demonstrating that the method performs within the SMPR Method Performance Requirements table specifications for all analytes in the SMPR applicability statement? If no, please specify what is missing and whether or not the method’s applicability should be modified. The method was validated, but some parameters including recovery, LOD and LOQ were not specified. GENERAL SUBMISSION PACKAGE: 1. Based on the supporting information, were there any additional steps in the evaluation of the method that indicated the need for any additional precautionary statements in the method?

IV.