January 14, 2026

AOAC Research Institute (AOAC RI) has launched its Performance Tested Consumables (PTC) program, based on its successful Performance Tested MethodsSM (PTM) program. The PTC enables laboratories to have confidence in the performance of consumables and provides data that can be used in the evaluation and risk analysis associated with purchasing quality-critical consumables. To learn more about the program, contact [email protected].

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