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Use and Benefits of AACC Approved ​Methods​

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Designed and written for laboratory staff, production line workers, and others professionals involved in developing and producing food ingredients and products, AACC Approved Methods of Analysis are recognized internationally and are accepted as "gold standard" tools for assessing quality and safety of grains and grain products.

Professionals around the world rely on our comprehensive collection of collaboratively validated methods to:

  • ensure the quality and safety of food ingredients and products
  • meet regulatory and labeling requirements
  • meet laboratory accreditation requirement​s
  • facilitate international trade
  • facilitate product development
  • solve practical problems
  • describe and document protocols used in scientific research

The valued reputation and usefulness of the AACC Approved Methods are due to the expertise our members share during the process of the methods’ development, validation, and approval. AACC Approved Methods includes methods accepted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, and methods used internationally to facilitate trade.

Get Involved!

The Cereals & Grains Association relies on members like you to continue proposing new methods and actively participate in validating and approving new methods, and ensuring that existing methods remain relevant and up-to-date. Your participation and involvement can be both immensely rewarding and satisfying, while ensuring that the industry has a reliable, comprehensive, and collaboratively validated collection of laboratory methods.

Why should you get involved and how can you benefit from your involvement?

  • Ensure that your needs are met through collective efforts and expertise of other participants.
  • Influence the development of new methods and shape outcomes.
  • Make a meaningful and lasting contribution to the field.
  • Foster relationships and collaboration with peers.
  • Stay at the forefront of industry and drive innovation.
  • Recognition and publication of the Collaborative Report in Cereal Chemistry.

How to Get Involved

Propose a New Method

Contact the AACC Approved Methods Outreach Director or the Approved
Methods Review Director

Contribute Your Expertise in the Approval Process

Contact the Approved Methods Technical Board Coordinator to join one of the many AACC Technical Methods Committees




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