Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Apr. 05, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name Akers Biosciences Inc    
Entity Central Index Key 0001321834    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2016    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity a Voluntary Filer No    
Entity's Reporting Status Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Public Float     $ 14,897,365
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   8,853,745  
Trading symbol AKER    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016