Call for Methods: Identification and Quantitation of Pesticides in Cannabis

AOAC Research Institute (AOAC RI) invites method developers to submit relevant methods that may meet AOAC Standard Method Performance Requirements^SM (SMPR^®) 2018.011 for Identification and Quantitation of Selected Pesticide Residues in Dried Cannabis Materials.

Submitted relevant methods will be validated and certified through AOAC RI’s conformity assessment program, Reviewed & Recognized^SM (R²).

R² Program Elements:

• The method developer and an AOAC RI technical consultant prepare a validation outline for validation study protocols in the consulting phase, which are reviewed by an AOAC Volunteer Expert.
• Data from the method developer and one qualified independent laboratory are required, including:
  • Method selectivity and demonstrated method performance for all claimed matrices.
  • Equipment/component quality assurance.
  • Method transferability.

• AOAC RI facilitates expert peer review of the method and validation report.
• Successful methods as described in Application Notes, Method Documents, or Standard Operating Procedures will receive a Certification Mark and Certificate with a unique license number.
• Certification is reviewed annually for renewal.
• Application and program-related fees apply.

If interested and for all questions or inquiries, contact Nora Marshall at [email protected]  or Don Gilliland at [email protected]

To submit an application: R² Method Application