2024 AOAC Fee Schedule for PTM Program

All fees are listed and required in U.S. dollars (USD).

AOAC Research Institute Contributing Membership (CM):  $ 7,000

Service TypeServiceDescriptionStandard PriceCM Price
Method SubmissionPerformance Tested Methods ReviewNew method application$25,000$18,000
Method ModificationCertificate Modification Level 1: One certificateEditorial change$2,000$1,750
 Certificate Modification Level 1: Group submission4 or more certificates with the identical editorial modification submitted together$6,000$5,250
 Certificate Modification Level 2: One certificateMinor modification$6,500$6,000
 Certificate Modification Level 2: Group submission4 or more certificates with the identical minor modification submitted together$19,000$17,500
 Certificate Modification Level 3Major modification requiring laboratory testing$13,000$11,000
Method Consulting, Formatting & Report ServicesPTM Protocol Consulting PackageUp to 20 hours*$5,000$4,000
 PTM Consulting Package for HarmonizedUp to 30 hours*$7,500$6,000
 Feasibility/Gap Analysis for Early Prototype ProductsUp to 20 hours*$5,000$4,000
 PTM Report ServiceUp to 15 hours*$3,750$3,000

*Hourly rate of $250/hour (standard price) or $200/hour (CM price) will apply if this time is exceeded.

2025 PTM Certification Renewal Fees

Service TypeServiceDescriptionStandard PriceCM Price
Annual RenewalAnnual PTM Certification RenewalJan 2025 – Dec 2025 certification renewal$3,800$3,800 (See multi-certificate flat rate pricing)
 Annual PTM Certification Renewal Late FeeRenewals paid after 12/31/2024$1,500$1,000
Biannual RenewalBiannual PTM Certification RenewalJan 2025 – Dec 2026 certification renewal$7,600$7,600 (See multi-certificate flat rate pricing)
 Biannual PTM Certification Renewal Late FeeRenewals paid after 12/31/2024$3,000$2,000

Multi-certificate 2025 Flat Rate Pricing

#Annual RenewalBiannual RenewalDiscount %
15 or fewer$3,800$7,6000
16 to 30$3,610$7,2205
31 to 45$3,420$6,84010
46 and up$3,230$6,46015

Effective January 1, 2024