NDL maintains a scientific, non-regulatory database,and appreciates submissions of as much information as possible

           Check List:

   Product Identification

• Manufacturer
• Brand Name
• Food Item Description (e.g. oatmeal, instant, dry, etc.)
• Serving Size and Weight (e.g. 1 packet = 35g)
• Common or Regional Names
• Ingredient Lists

   Nutrient Data for Edible Portion

• Nutrient
•  Nutrient Value (not adjusted for food label); either individual data points or means
• Number of samples analyzed per nutrient
• Standard deviation or standard error if n > 2
• Unit Measure (e.g. mg, IU, etc.)

For Calculated Data

• Database Used, Version, Year of Release
• Specific Nutrient Calculations (e.g. N to protein, calories: 4,4,9 or other, folate, calculation from fortification or enrichment declaration, etc.)

   For Analytical Data

           Analytical Method

• Date of Analyses
• Analytical Method Used (AOAC reference or other) for each nutrient analyzed
• Name and Location of Analytical Lab
• Quality Control Information
  •  Use of reference and/or control materials
  • Use of duplicate determinations
  •  Method of validation

Sampling Strategy

• Where Were Samples Obtained (retail locations or production line)
• Number of Lots Sampled
• Number of Units Sampled Within a Lot
• How Often You Sampled
• Sample Handling
• Number of Samples Used in a Composite