AOAC SPIFAN Nutrients ERP Reviewer Forms (Amino-05)

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1. Is the Validation Study Report in a format acceptable to AOAC? Yes. 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. But it is necessary 4. Are all the figures and tables pertinent? Yes. 5. Could some be omitted and covered by a simple statement? Yes. It is necessary to describe the SPIFAN samples analyzed and the procedure used to determine the analytical range 6. Are the references complete and correctly annotated? Yes. 7. Does the method contain adequate safety precaution reference and/or statements? Yes, in the method there is a warning about the security measures to be adopted.

Recommendation:

In my opinion, is necessary to make a review of SMPR parameters. It is necessary to describe the SPIFAN samples be analyzed and the procedure used to determine the analytical range. After that method could be recommended to move to First Action .

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