An Update to AOAC International Methods in the Cannabis Industry

As the growth of the cannabis industry continues to skyrocket, laboratories and regulators are constantly evaluating techniques and methods available to perform the most accurate testing to ensure products are safe for consumers. AOAC INTERNATIONAL, through their Cannabis Analytical Science Program (CASP), is uniquely positioned to provide guidance to these key stakeholders. This presentation will provide an overview of CASP’s work in the development of standardized method performance criteria (SMPRs) and certification of methods through the AOAC Research Institute (AOAC RI) Performance Tested MethodSM (PTM) program and Official Methods ProgramSM and PJLA’s expectations for accreditation in regard to the selection of test methods. Presenters: Tracy Szerszen and Patrick Bird PMB BioTek Consulting.