AOAC Acronyms

AOAC Programs

AIMS – AOAC INTERNATIONAL Microbiological Standards
ASF – Analytical Solutions Forum
BIDSI – Botanical Ingredients and Dietary Supplement Integrity program
CASP – Cannabis Analytical Sciences Program
FAM – Food Authenticity Methods Program
GFA – Gluten and Food Allergens Program
LPTP – Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program
PA – Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
PFAS – Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
PT or LPTP – Proficiency Testing
RI or AOACRI – Research Institute
- PTM – Performance Tested Methods
- Q² – Installation & Operational Qualification (Q²) Program
SPIFAN – Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals
SPADA – Stakeholder Program on Agent Detection Assays
TDLM – Technical Division for Laboratory Management
TDRM – Technical Division on Reference Materials

AOAC Publications

ALACC Guide – Analytical Laboratory Accreditation Criteria Committee Guide
ILM – Inside Laboratory Management magazine
JAOAC or Journal – Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL
OMA – Official Methods of Analysis
- OMB – Official Methods Board
OUP – Oxford University Press

AOAC Terms in Regular Use

ERP – Expert Review Panel
HWWA – Harvey W. Wiley Award
IM – Individual Member
OM – Organizational Member
PI – Principal Investigator
SDO – Standards Developing Organizations
SMPR – Standard Method Performance Requirements
WG – Working Group

External Organizations

FDA – U.S. Food and Drug Administration
USDA – US Department of Agriculture
ISO – International Organization for Standardization
IFT – Institute of Food Technologists