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There is no standard that addresses the evaluation of data and subsequently the criteria that should be used for the acceptance of analytical data generated by these techniques. Furthermore, there is no standard that even addresses how a laboratory may proceed in developing a minimum criteria for the evaluation of data. Thus, laboratories vary in how their analysts evaluate and accept data for the identification substances in seized drugs. This standard provides a framework in how to evaluate GC/EI-MS data and establish minimum acceptance criteria of such data. GC/EI-MS is the main analytical technique used in the qualitative analysis of seized drugs. Thus, every drug chemistry analyst will be able to refer to this standard to assist them in the evaluation of their data. In addition, this document will create a more standardized process in which laboratories establish their minimum acceptance criteria of data.