Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

BALCHEM CORPORATION

 Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

 Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014

 (In thousands)

Description	Balance at Beginning of Year		Additions Charged (Credited) to Costs and Expenses			Deductions				Balance at End of Year
Year ended December 31, 2016
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	235	$	417		$	(163	)	(a)	$	489
Inventory reserve		1,823		905			(182	)	(a)		2,546
Year ended December 31, 2015
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	288	$	(1	)	$	(52	)	(a)	$	235
Inventory reserve		1,682		369			(228	)	(a)		1,823
Year ended December 31, 2014
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	115	$	238		$	(65	)	(a)	$	288
Inventory reserve		181		2,073			(572	)	(a)		1,682

(a)  represents write-offs.