Stakeholder Panel Meeting Book - September 6, 2014

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Draft SMPR (Version 2) Applicability

Determinations of the following carotenoids: • All‐ trans α‐carotene • Cis isomers of α‐carotene • All‐ trans β‐carotene • Cis isomers of β‐carotene • Lutein • Lycopene

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Draft SMPR (Version 2) System Suitability

Suitable methods will include blank check samples, and  check standards at the lowest point and midrange point of  the analytical range.

Methods must be capable of resolving lutein from  zeaxanthin.