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Fundamental Chemical Metrology

The Analytical Chemistry Division serves as the Nation’s reference laboratory for chemical compositional measurements and standards to … more

Botanical Oils Containing Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids

The Analytical Chemistry Division has developed a collaborative program with the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and the National … more

Bitter Orange Standard Reference Materials

Three bitter orange-containing Standard Reference Materials have been developed as part of the Analytical Chemistry Division's program to … more

Saw Palmetto Dietary Supplement Standard Reference Materials

Two Standard Reference Materials containing saw palmetto, SRM 3250 Serenoa repens (Fruit) and SRM 3251 Serenoa repens Extract, have been developed … more

Measurement and Standards for Biotech Crop Detection and Quantification

The US agricultural system is a major exporter of raw materials such as grain and finished foods. A large part of the market consists of commodity … more

Fatty Acid Methods and Measurements

The Analytical Chemistry Division is working to develop natural-matrix and solution-based SRMs that are characterized for fatty acid composition. … more

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