AOAC Testing Method Validation for Organic N Fertilizer Authenticity
Request for Stakeholder Support
This stakeholder support form serves as part of efforts requested by the AOAC International for initiating AOAC method validation for organic authenticity testing.
Goal: To establish AOAC* International approved methods for: 1) testing fertilizers to detect adulteration with prohibited synthetic substances and, 2) testing fruits and vegetables produced using these fertilizers. Based on history and risk, the initial focus is for AOAC method validation for testing the authenticity of Organic N fertilizer suitable for use in USDA organic production.
*AOAC stands for the Association of Official Analytical Collaboration International. It is a non-profit organization that develops and validates standardized methods and technologies for analyzing food, agricultural, and environmental substances. https://www.aoac.org
ASK: To support AOAC validation of testing methods for Organic (nonsynthetic) Nitrogen (N) Fertilizer.
- Signing this form signifies stakeholder support for AOAC method validation for Organic N Fertilizer Authenticity which in turn provides the organic sector with an additional tool to detect and deter organic fraud.
Download the stakeholder support sign-on letter for more information.