2019 Kombucha ERP - Review Book

Does the method perform according to the method"s applicability as written? If No, please explain why the method did not perform according to the method"s applicability as written.

The method performs according to the applicability as written.

2. SAFETY CONCERNS

Are there any safety concerns identified while using or regarding use of the method? If Yes, please identify the safety concerns regarding the use of this method.

No safety concerns were identified.

3. STATISTICAL REVIEW

Is the documentation for the statistical review prior to AOAC First Action Official Methods status available and completed?

Yes

4. REFERENCE MATERIALS

Are there available reference materials? Were there any concerns identified while using or regarding use of the method?

Reference materials were available. No concerns were identified.

5. SINGLE LABORATORY VALIDATION

Is there data demonstrating linearity, accuracy, repeatability, LOD/LOQ? If No, please explain.

Yes, data was presented to the ERP as part of the SLV.

6. REPRODUCIBILITY/UNCERTAINTY AND PROBABILITY OF DETECTION

Does the available documentation demonstrate Reproducibility/Uncertainty and Probability of Detection? If yes, please specify the information provided to support the reproducibility of this method as written.

The documentation supplied demonstrates reproducibility as HorRat values; For the six samples, 2 fell within the range of normal method reproducibililty (0.5 - 1.5) and 4 had values >1.5, indicating a high level of reproducibility

7. FINAL ACTION REQUIREMENTS