Stakeholder Panel Meeting Book - September 6, 2014

* μ g /100 g reconstituted final product. 87 88 5. System suitability tests and/or analytical quality control: 89

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 92 93 6. Reference Material(s) : Neither NIST nor IRMM produce a certified reference material 94 for carotenoids in infant formula. The carotenoid content of SRM 1849a has not been 95 determined (as of 11/20/2013). 90 91 resolving lutein from zeaxanthin.

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7. Validation Guidance :

Recommended level of validation: Official Methods of Analysis SM .

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8. Maximum Time-To-Result : No maximum time.

Figures:

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Figure 1: Molecular structure of all- trans α -carotene

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Figure 2: Molecular structure of all- trans β -Carotene

Figure 3: Molecular structure of all- trans lutein.

Figure 4: Molecular structure of lycopene.