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Submission Date 2016-04-25 11:57:55
Name Brian Schaneberg
Panel Name SPDS Chondoitin
E-mail
Date 08-03-2015
AOAC Method Number 2015.11
Method Name Chondroitin Sulfate Content in Raw Materials and Dietary Supplements High-
Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection After Enzymatic
Hydrolysis
Rationale (based on selection
criteria)
The accurate testing of chondroitin in raw materials and finished products has long
been a challenge. This method had to go through several modifications/updates in
order to achieve the method performance required to meet First Action. One key area
was the analysis of the different sources of the enzymes. The method now
incorporates an enzyme qualification and activity check in order to be qualified for the
method to be considered acceptable. At the end of the day, the development and
validation of this method took an extraordinary amount of energy to achieve its First
Action status. This will go far in ensuring uniform labeling of chondroitin products and
the ability to compare future clinical research.
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