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Article: Status of methodology for the determination of fat-soluble vitamins in foods, dietary supplements, and vitamin premixes.(DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS)(Report)
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- Journal of AOAC International
- Article date:
- July 1, 2007
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Fat-soluble vitamins (FSVs) include vitamin A, carotenoids, vitamins D, E, and K. New legislation is being introduced in many countries to reinforce regulatory compliance of declared concentrations of vitamins and other micronutrients in food products and dietary supplements. The levels of FSVs are likely to be more closely scrutinized due to their potential health risks associated with overdosing, in particular of vitamin D. However, a proviso of stricter regulatory compliance is that analytical methods must be fit-for-purpose, providing adequate accuracy and precision. Official methods have been published by organizations such as AOAC INTERNATIONAL, European Committee ...