Newsletter: August 2024

August 21st, 2024

This summer we are introducing new reference standards for PFAS, Pesticides, Cannabis Testing, and more! Read below to see what we've been up to!

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) - Single and Multi-Component

We continue to add new PFAS Standards to our product line including single and multi component CRMs for:

• Fluorotelomer alcohols
• Perfluroro sufonamides
• Perfluoro sulfonates

Pesticides - Single & Multi, International Methods

We are featuring new Single Component Pesticide standards for Broflanilide as well as Halauxifen-methyl.

Also, newly added Pesticide CRMs designed for International Test Methods: ISO 14182, and Italian Methods IRSA 5090 and Itialian Decree DM 471 to test for chemical contaminants in soil and ground water.

Cannabis Standards - Maine, Washington

Maine Residual Pesticides and Residual Solvent Standards designed to meet cannabis testing requirements from the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS).

Washington Residual Pesticide Standards created based on limits set by The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA).

AccuStandard Summer Picnic 2024

This August we had our annual summer picnic. Employees and their families enjoyed the weather, variety of food, ice cream truck, and lots of fun outdoor activities.

BBQ Birthday Celebration & Cat Tales Fundraiser

We had some fluffy friends join us for a BBQ this July celebrating the 80th Birthday of one of our cat-loving, retired employees. We raised $780 to donate to Cat Tales, a non-profit rescue organization dedicated to protecting the quality of life and improving the well-being of abused, neglected and abandoned cats and kittens within the community.

Year of Health Wellness Program 2024

To stay healthy, we have been practicing different activities throughout the year. Here is what we have accomplished so far:

March/April: Walking Initiative
May/June: Yoga
July/August: Mental Challenges & Puzzles

EPA Emergency Order on Dacthal (DCPA)

On August 6, 2024 the USEPA announced the emergency suspension of all registrations of the pesticide Dacthal (DCPA) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

CRMs for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)

What are Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), and why are they important to test for? We offer an extensive line of neats, single and multi-component solutions for monitoring PAHs and Derivatives.

What is a Chemical Reference Standard?

A short, visual explanation of what Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) are and why they are important.