Membership and active participation in AOAC INTERNATIONAL is an opportunity for professionals to demonstrate their dedication to analytical excellence. AOAC offers both individual and organizational memberships.
Individual members include laboratory managers, analytical chemists, microbiologists, toxicologists, forensic scientists, management executives and much more. Individual Memberships are held in the name of the individual, not the organization they work for, and are non-transferable. Learn more
Organizational members include corporations, government agencies, and academic institutions. Organizational Memberships are held in the name of the organization and individual member benefits are transferable. Learn more
AOAC’s Student Membership program is designed to give students the opportunity to engage with AOAC INTERNATIONAL and leaders in the field to develop careers dedicated to analytical excellence. Student Memberships are held in the name of the individual, not the university they attend, and are non-transferable. Learn more
AOAC’s technical divisions with programs and activities tailored to meet the needs of key communities by providing a forum for networking and collaboration within two areas, Laboratory Management and Reference Materials. To join AOAC’s Technical Divisions, you must be a current Individual, Student or Organizational member with AOAC. There is a small fee.
AOAC encompasses 17 sections worldwide, representing four continents and over 90 countries outside of the United States. Sections provide opportunities for participants to share information, build professional contacts, expand leadership skills and gain practical management experience. Learn more
| Individual Member | Developing Country* | Student | Non-member | |
| Annual Dues | $70 | $35 | Complimentary | |
| JAOAC online * | included | included | included | $468 |
| ILM online | included | included | included | N/A |
| OMA online * | $124 | $62 | $41 | $900 |
| OMA print * | $665 | $665 | $665 | $950 |
| JAOAC print and online * | $484 ^ | $484 ^ | $484 ^ | $921 |
| ALACC online | $265 | $265 | $265 | $336 |
| ALACC print + shipping and handling | $265 | $265 | $265 | $336 |
| ALACC bundle (online & print) | $430 | $430 | $430 | $537 |
| TDLM | $20 | $20 | $20 | N/A |
| TDRM | $20 | $20 | $20 | N/A |
* JOAC and OMA are published on Oxford University Press.
^ JAOAC online is included in individual membership
Please see acronym key below
Note: If you would like to receive a Retiree discount and have been an AOAC member for at least 10 years, please contact Customer Service.
| Ambassador | Executive | Affiliate | Associate | Sustainer | Supporter | |
| Dues | $30,000 | $20,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 | $3,500 | $1,200 |
| Number of Members | 30 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| JAOAC Online/Reps | 30 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| eOMA Access/Reps (reg. $124) | 30 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| ILM Online Access | 30 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Print OMA | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Logo/Link on aoac.org* | Logo | Logo | Logo | Link | Link | Link |
| TDRM ($20 value per member) + | 30 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| TDLM ($20 value per member) + | 30 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| 30 Day Job Posting/w Job Flash($199) | 3 | 2 | 1 | |||
| Training Courses Registrations (total for year) | 3 | 2 | 1 | |||
| AM Registrations ($684/Member Early Bird) | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| Logo Plate at Electronic logo at AOAC HQ | Included | Included | Included | |||
| Invitation to BoD Meeting | Included | Included | Included | |||
| **Discounts on OMA Consulting and Method Fees | Varies | Varies | Varies | |||
| VIP Room at AM | Included | Included | ||||
| Private Meeting Room at AM (resv rqred) | Included | |||||
| Global Council | Included |
Prices effective January 2025
*Associate, Sustainer, and Supporter levels receive a listing with a link to the organization’s home page.
+Optional opt-ins
Acronym key:
ILM – Inside Laboratory Management
JAOAC – Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL
OMA – AOAC Official Methods of Analysis
ALAAC – AOAC Accreditation Guidelines for Laboratories
TDLM – Technical Division for Laboratory Management
TDRM – Technical Division on Reference Materials
AM – AOAC Annual Meeting & Exposition
MYM – AOAC Midyear Meeting
RI – Research Institute
Individual memberships are non-transferable and remain in the individual’s name for the life of membership. Member benefits, including those accessed online, are provided exclusively to the individual member whose name appears on the membership card. Please do not share your login username and password with others. If you violate any of the terms, AOAC INTERNATIONAL reserves the right in its sole discretion to suspend or terminate your access to the online service immediately without notice, in addition to any other available remedies.
*Individuals whose primary legal country of residence is included in the List of Developing Countries in the World Development Report published by the World Bank. Please contact Customer Service to request Developing Country pricing.
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AOAC INTERNATIONAL brings together government, industry, and academia to establish standard methods of analysis that ensure the safety and integrity of foods and other products that impact public health around the world.
AOAC INTERNATIONAL
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Rockville, MD 20849
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