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F. Based on the supporting information, what are the cons/weaknesses of the method?

The main weakness of the method is the style of presentation. It should be reorganized from the beginning as one file. Several chromatograms should be added for enlightening the readers. Selectivity studies should be realized with using newly developed method.

G. Any general comments about the method?

The method requires much more explanation before using.

Recommendation for the Method

Do you recommend this method be adopted as a First Action and published in the Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL? Please specify rationale.

In according to the above statements, presented proposal may not be recommended as a First Action and published in the Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL with its present form. Although the author have demonstrated that the methods meet some of the SMPR, there were several issues that would like to see addressed prior to moving this method to First Action Official Methods Status.