Note 1 - Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	Note 1 – Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements The condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2014, the condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows at June 30, 2014, and for all periods presented. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. The results of operations for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the full year. It is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. MOCON Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Company), develops, manufacturers and markets measurement, analytical and monitoring instruments, and provides consulting services for customers in the barrier packaging, food, pharmaceutical, consumer products, industrial hygiene, environmental, air quality monitoring, oil and gas exploration and other industries throughout the world. The Company reports its operating segments as Permeation Products and Services (“Permeation”), Package Testing Products and Services (“Package Testing”), and Industrial Analyzer Products and Services and Other (“Industrial Analyzers and Other”) for financial reporting purposes. Principles of Consolidation The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of MOCON, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Recently Issued Accounting Guidance Revenue from Contracts with Customers In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued new accounting requirements for the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. The requirements of the new standard are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its results of operations and financial position.

Note 1 - Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]

Note 1 – Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2014, the condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows at June 30, 2014, and for all periods presented. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted.

The results of operations for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the full year. It is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

MOCON Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Company), develops, manufacturers and markets measurement, analytical and monitoring instruments, and provides consulting services for customers in the barrier packaging, food, pharmaceutical, consumer products, industrial hygiene, environmental, air quality monitoring, oil and gas exploration and other industries throughout the world.

The Company reports its operating segments as Permeation Products and Services (“Permeation”), Package Testing Products and Services (“Package Testing”), and Industrial Analyzer Products and Services and Other (“Industrial Analyzers and Other”) for financial reporting purposes.

Principles of Consolidation

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of MOCON, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued new accounting requirements for the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. The requirements of the new standard are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its results of operations and financial position.

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