diff --git a/ora/validation_util_pkg.pks b/ora/validation_util_pkg.pks
index e0a3330..80438a1 100755
--- a/ora/validation_util_pkg.pks
+++ b/ora/validation_util_pkg.pks
@@ -17,6 +17,9 @@ as
   -- returns true if value is valid email address
   function is_valid_email (p_value in varchar2) return boolean;
 
+  -- returns true if value is valid email address
+  function is_valid_email2 (p_value in varchar2) return boolean;
+
   -- returns true if value is valid email address list
   function is_valid_email_list (p_value in varchar2) return boolean;