Melatonin content in dietary supplements
UPLC-MS/MS analysis for determining the melatonin content in dietary supplements.
According to Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, melatonin supplements may be marketed with the following health claims:
"Melatonin contributes to the alleviation of subjective feelings of jet lag." The claim can be used if the product contains at least 0.5 mg of melatonin per portion.
"Melatonin contributes to the reduction of time taken to fall asleep." The claim can be used if the product contains at least 1 mg of melatonin per portion.
More information about the method:
UPLC-MS analysis- Suitable sample matrices
- Dietary supplements
- Required sample quantity
- One retail package or 50 g
- Typical turnaround time
- 2 weeks after receiving the samples
- Detection limit
- 0.1 mg/kg
- Available quality systems
- Accredited testing laboratory
- Device types
- Method expert
Food, feed and supplements
Pharmaceuticals
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