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ArticleFood chemistry: X2023

Essential terminology and considerations for validation of non-targeted methods.

Kapil Nichani, Steffen Uhlig, Manfred Stoyke, Sabine Kemmlein, Franz Ulberth, Ilka Haase, Maik Döring, Stephan G Walch, Petra Gowik

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Article in Food chemistry: X, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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9 authors.

Kapil NichaniQuoData GmbH, Prellerstr. 14, 01309 Dresden, Germany.
Steffen UhligQuoData GmbH, Fabeckstr. 43, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
Manfred StoykeBundesamt für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit (BVL), Diedersdorfer Weg 1, 12277 Berlin, Germany.
Sabine KemmleinBundesamt für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit (BVL), Diedersdorfer Weg 1, 12277 Berlin, Germany.
Franz UlberthEuropean Commission, Joint Research Centre, Retieseweg 111, 2440 Geel, Belgium.
Ilka HaaseMax Rubner-Institut (MRI) - Bundesforschungsinstitut für Ernährung und Lebensmittel, Nationales Referenzzentrum für authentische Lebensmittel, E-C-Baumannstr. 20, 95236 Kulmbach, Germany.
Maik DöringMax Rubner-Institut (MRI) - Bundesforschungsinstitut für Ernährung und Lebensmittel, Nationales Referenzzentrum für authentische Lebensmittel, E-C-Baumannstr. 20, 95236 Kulmbach, Germany.
Stephan G WalchChemisches und Veterinäruntersuchungsamt (CVUA) Karlsruhe, Weißenburger Str. 3, 76187 Karlsruhe, Germany.
Petra GowikBundesamt für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit (BVL), Diedersdorfer Weg 1, 12277 Berlin, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Through their suggestive name, non-targeted methods (NTMs) do not aim at a predefined "needle in the haystack." Instead, they exploit all the constituents of the haystack. This new type of analytical method is increasingly finding applications in food and feed testing. However, the concepts, terms, and considerations related to this burgeoning field of analytical testing need to be propagated for the benefit of those associated with academic research, commercial development, or official control. This paper addresses frequently asked questions regarding terminology in connection with NTMs. The widespread development and adoption of these methods also necessitate the need to develop innovative approaches for NTM validation, i.e., evaluating the performance characteristics of a method to determine if it is fit-for-purpose. This work aims to provide a roadmap for approaching NTM validation. In doing so, the paper deliberates on the different considerations that influence the approach to validation and provides suggestions therefor.

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Food authenticityFood fraudMass spectrometryMethod validationNGSNMRNon-targeted methodsSpectroscopy

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PMCPMC9943841

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