Newsletter: May 2026

May 20th, 2026

This spring we've added CRMs for PFAS, state-specific cannabis standards, and UV Blockers! Read more to see what we've been up to!

PFAS Standards - Single Component & UK DWI

We’ve expanded our PFAS CRM portfolio with the addition of the UK Drinking Water Inspectorate PFAS Set, along with new single-component standards for PFMOAA, HFPA-TA, and other emerging PFAS.

Cannabis Standards - State-specific | CO, CT, MD

Our state-specific cannabis CRMs have been updated to align with the latest regulatory requirements in Connecticut, Colorado, and Maryland

UV Blocker Standards - Single Component & ISO 24040 for Textiles

We have new additions to our UV Stabilizers product line to include new single component CRMs for UV blocker additives, as well as a 4 component solution, designed for ISO 24040 - testing of UV blockers in textiles.

AccuStandard is the largest independent manufacturer specializing exclusively in analytical reference standards in the world, shipping products to over 135 countries and maintaining a distributor network in over 85 of those countries.

If you are located outside the USA contact your Distributor for pricing and personalized service.

Analytica 2026

We had a great time celebrating our 40th Anniversary at Analytica 2026 in Munich, Germany! We're grateful for the conversations and connections made with our partners and leaders in the analytical chemistry community.

St. Patrick's Day

Many of us wore green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, and we enjoyed our tradition of eating green bagels.

End of Ramadan Breakfast

Every year, we celebrate the end of Ramadan by having breakfast together. Employees make and share delicious Kunafa, Baklava, Msemen and Moroccan green tea.

May BBQ Fundraiser

This May, we held a BBQ to raise money for Gather New Haven. They are a non-profit organization with a focus on the community, including nature preserves, educational programs, and community gardens.

6PPD & 6PPD-q in the Environment

6PPD is a chemical commonly used when manufacturing tires to enhance durability, which transforms into 6PPD-quinone (6PPD-q) when it breaks down. 6PPD-q is known to be toxic to aquatic life and raises concern for its negative impact on the environment and human health.

AccuStandard Celebrates 40 Years at Analytica 2026

AccuStandard exhibited at Analytica 2026 in Munich, Germany in March.

AccuStandard is proud to celebrate four decades of innovation, quality, and partnership in the analytical standards industry.

PFAS CRMs for Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) Guidelines

AccuStandard has developed Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) to test for all 48 compounds that the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) in the UK has listed in their updated guidance for PFAS in drinking water.