Center for Analytical Chemistry (CAC) Clients
Client Organizations
The Center for Analytical Chemistry provides pesticide residue sample testing for the USDA's Pesticide Data Program-(PDP) within the Agricultural Marketing Services. The Food Safety Laboratory tests for more than 520 pesticides across various matrices.
The Center for Analytical Chemistry partners with the Department of Pesticide Regulation in several areas to conduct sample analysis. These areas include:
- Worker Health and Safety
- Environmental Monitoring
- Enforcement
- Cannabis and Hemp Program
The Center for Analytical Chemistry contracts with the Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program within the Division of Drinking Water of the State Water Resources Control Board to meet their analytical needs for ensuringe a safe drinking water supply.
Services (FFLDRS)
The Center for Analytical Chemistry works with the FFLDRS programs within Division of Inspection Services to conduct analysis on fertilizing materials.
The Center for Analytical Chemistry works with the State Organic Program within the Division of Inspection Services to conduct analysis on organic produce.
Various Other CDFA Programs
CAC Provides proficiency testing samples for AOAC PT program and USDA PDP.
CAC sample analysis for the Association of Analytical Collaboration's (AOAC) Proficiency Testing program.
