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Additional data on Multi-Laboratory Validation – Vitamin C method AOAC First
Action 2012.22
Objective
Question
The objective of the study is to validate the current method (AOAC
First Action 2012.22) by determining its precision figures
(repeatability and reproducibility) with an additional multi-
laboratory testing (MLT) on two matrices.
Authors
People to ask
F. Martin, NRC/AS, E. Campos Giménez, NRC/AS
Summary
Answer
The results presented in this document show that AOAC Official
method 2012.22 comply with the requirements set in the
corresponding SMPR, and thus is fit for purpose for the analysis of
ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in infant formula and adult/pediatric
nutritionals. The authors recommend that the method should be
proposed for AOAC Final Action Official Method status.
Date of issue
23.Nov.2015
Project
DNUT-100472
/ SPIFAN