Expert Review Panel for Kombucha Tea

AOAC SPSFAM ERP REVIEW: MAIN FORM

Submission Date

2016-09-16 01:49:23

Name

George Joseph

E-mail

george.joseph@asurequality.com

Organization

ASureQuaity

Title of Method

Ethanol Analysis in Kombucha Drinks

AOAC Candidate Method Number (e.g. ALN-01)

KOM-03

Applicable SMPR

2016.001

Summary:

A measured amount of Kombucha drink is extracted dynamically using a headspace sampler. Ethanol is concentrated on a Purge and Trap system and desorbed into a Gas Chromatograph where it is detected with a Mass Spectrometer / Total Ion Monitoring

1. Does the applicability of the method support the applicability of the SMPR? If not, please explain what is missing. 2. Does the analytical technique(s) used in the method meet the SMPR? If not, please specify how it differs from what is stated in the SMPR. 3. Are the definitions specified in the SMPR used and applied appropriately in the method? If no, please indicate how the terms are used. 4. Does the method, as written, contain all appropriate precautions and warnings related to the method's reagents, components, instrumentation, or method steps that may be hazardous? If no, please suggest wording or option(s).

Yes

No - see attached report

Yes

Yes