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
DPH – Dairy Protein Hydrolysates
DFC – Dietary Fiber & Other Carbohydrates
GFA – Gluten and Food Allergens Program
LPTP or PT– Proficiency Testing
NFP – Novel Foods Program
OMB – Official Methods Board
PFAS – Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
PTM – Performance Tested Methods
RI or AOACRI – Research Institute
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 J. AOAC Int. or Journal – Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL
OMA – Official Methods of Analysis
- OMB – Official Methods Board
OUP – Oxford University Press

AOAC Terms in Regular Use

AP – Advisory Panel
ERP – Expert Review Panel
ER – Expert Reviewer
HWWA – Harvey W. Wiley Award
IM – Individual Member
OM – Organizational Member
PI – Principal Investigator
RICM or CM – Contributing Member
SDO – Standards Developing Organizations
SMPR – Standard Method Performance Requirements
TC – Technical Consultant
VE – Volunteer Expert
WG – Working Group