AOAC consensus standards development programs are respected worldwide for their rigorous approach based on the collaborative efforts of experts from government, industry, and academia. Working groups support AOAC’s programs by developing standards and methods.

Active Working Groups

All levels of experience are welcome.

AOAC Program/ProjectWorking Group
AOAC INTERNATIONAL Microbiological Standards Program (AIMS)Legionella
AOAC INTERNATIONAL Microbiological Standards Program (AIMS)Micro Methods Validation Guidance Revision
Botanical Ingredients and Dietary Supplement Integrity program (BIDSI)Botanical Identity Verification
Cannabis Analytical Science Program (CASP)Pesticide Think Tank
Dairy Protein HydrolysatesDPH Characterization
Dietary Fiber & Other CarbohydratesEnd User Guidance
Drug Detection in Powders and Tablets (Collaboration with NIST)Drug Testing Working Group
Gluten & Food Allergens (GFA)GFA End User Guidance
Novel FoodsAmino acids
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)PFAS in Food Contact Materials (FCMs)
Stakeholder Program on Agent Detection Assays (SPADA)Metagenomics
Trace ElementsTrace Elements

Expert Review Panels Accepting Applicants

Qualifications for ERP Membership Candidate must meet one of the following:

  • Demonstrated knowledge in the appropriate scientific disciplines.
  • Demonstrated knowledge regarding data relevant to adequate method performance.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of practical application of analytical methods to bona fide diagnostic requirements.

All levels of experience are welcome to apply.

Analyte(s)Categories of Expertise ApplicationDeadline
Selected pesticides and selected residual solventsAnalysis of selected pesticides sources and/or selected residual solvents in color additives from crop- based sources. For more information, see SMPR 2024.001 and 2023.004, respectivelyApplication4/15/25
AcrylamideAnalysis of acrylamide in foods, method validation, QuEchERS, or LC-MS/MS methodology. See SMPR 2022.006 for more detail.Application4/15/25
BromoformAnalysis of Bromoform in Seaweed, Oil, and Animal Feed.Application
4/30/25
Proteins, Amino AcidsAnalysis of protein structure, composition, peptide profiling, and specialized classes of proteinsApplication5/14/25
Ethylene OxideAnalysis of ethylene oxide and its marker residue 2-chloroethanol in grains and foods and method validation expertiseApplication5/16/25