🚨 Big Movement on Oral Fluid Testing for DOT Programs
- 22 hours ago
- 1 min read
There is growing pressure at the federal level to remove the regulatory barriers that are holding up oral fluid drug testing—despite it being approved back in 2023.
Right now, the issue isn’t if oral fluid is coming… it’s what’s been delaying it.
Key takeaways:
✔️ No U.S. labs are currently certified due to FDA regulatory hurdles
✔️ Employers still can’t utilize oral fluid testing—even though it’s approved
✔️ Urine test cheating is rising significantly, creating real safety concerns
✔️ Oral fluid (and other observed methods) offer a more secure, modern solution
Federal leaders are now pushing for these barriers to be removed so programs can finally modernize and keep up with today’s challenges.
💡 What this means for you:
When this opens up, companies that are already prepared will be able to implement immediately—while others will be scrambling to update policies and procedures.
Now is the time to:
✔️ Review and update your drug & alcohol policy
✔️ Consider adding oral fluid testing
✔️ Put standing orders in place
At J C On-Site Testing LLC, we’re already helping our DOT clients get ahead of this shift so there are no delays when it becomes available.
📩 If you haven’t started planning yet, reach out for a consultation—we’ll help you get everything in place ahead of time.
