2019 Kombucha ERP - Review Book

Has the method author addressed Final Action requirements as noted by the ERP Report, if any?

Not applicable, as no requirements were formally voted on by the ERP

8. RECOMMENDED CHANGES (If any)

Are there any recommended changes to the AOAC First Action method as written?

The authors should consider the inclusion of MS detection in addition to FID as a way to increase the pool of laboratories able to run the method.

9. END USER FEEDBACK:

Document positive and negative feedback from users of the method during the trial period. Feedback from users demonstrating method ruggedness should be documented. Assess the future availability of vital equipment, reference materials, and supplies.

Have you run this method? If yes, please provide details (pros, cons, general feedback) of your experience running this method. To your knowledge, has this method received any awards or recognition?

No

No

FINAL ACTION RECOMMENDATION

Do you recommend this method be adopted as a Final Action Official Method of Analysis and published by AOAC INTERNATIONAL? Please specify rationale for your answer.

No - The MLV needs additional data - at a minimum from 5 laboratories (data from 4 was submitted). As stated in Appendix D, the minimum number of laboratories should be 8; reducing to 5 in the special case of requiring the use of expensive equipment or specialized laboratories. GC Headspace could be considered in this category, thus allowing data from 5 laboratories for the study instead of 8.