AOAC^® Official Methods are recognized worldwide as authoritative, because of their thorough and rigorous testing and characterization.

• Typical Validation Time: 12 Months Minimum
• Number of Independent Labs Required: 8-10 minimum
• In-house Method Validation Data Review
• Published in Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL
• Cited in U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
• AOAC Statistical and Safety Review
• Published in Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL
• Proprietary Methods or Rapid Methods Permitted
• Validation Fee Required for Proprietary Methods: $35,000 or $20,000 if you become an Organizational Affiliate