Agricultural Materials, Chemistry, International Methods, Methods & Standards, Food General, Contaminants, Food Colors
Call for Methods for Residual Solvents Extended
The deadline for submission has been extended to Friday, December 18 for this Call for Methods for Residual Solvents. Method developers can submit methods for First Action consideration and possible […]
Governance and Policies, General
Make an Impact: AOAC Board Nominations Open
Members are encouraged to apply or nominate a colleague for the AOAC INTERNATIONAL Board of Directors, with openings for President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and two Directors. Advance AOAC’s vision of global […]
General
AOAC Closed for Presidents Day
AOAC INTERNATIONAL will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday in the United States. Photo by scoutori – stock.adobe.com
Emerging Issues, Methods & Standards, Partners, Publications
AOAC INTERNATIONAL/NIST Collaboration Publishes Standards to Validate Methods for Detection of Illicit Drugs
Rockville, Maryland, February 12, 2026 — AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) recently completed a collaboration with the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which was supported by a NIST Measurement […]
Biothreat Agents, Food General, Methods & Standards, Microbiology
Call for Public Comment: Metagenomics in Food SMPR
The AOAC SPADA Working Group recently completed its review of the Standard Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Identification of Microorganisms in Food by Metagenomic Sequencing and is now accepting public comments […]
Microbiology, Lab Proficiency Testing
Act Now: AOAC PT 2026 Enrollment Deadlines Upcoming
The enrollment deadline for three Standard Microbiology rounds (M01, M08, and M09) in AOAC’s Food & Environmental Proficiency Testing Programs is Friday, March 20. To learn more or to enroll, […]
Allergens, Carbohydrates, Chemistry, Methods & Standards, OMA
Call for Experts: Gluten
AOAC is recruiting subject matter expert volunteers for its Expert Review Panel (ERP) for the review of gluten methods. Submit your application by Wednesday, March 11. Photo by M.studio – stock.adobe.com
Journal of AOAC, Publications
JAOAC New Feature Available: Share Read-Only Journal Links on Oxford Academic
AOAC Members, we are pleased to share an exciting enhancement coming to Oxford Academic: authenticated users who access the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL through their AOAC membership will now be able to […]
Membership
AOAC Membership: Two Years, One Price, No Reason to Wait
Why Now Is the Moment to Become a Member of AOAC INTERNATIONAL Every so often, an offer comes along that genuinely changes the equation — the kind of deal that makes you […]
Awards, Annual Meeting
Call for Nominations – Section of the Year Award
AOAC INTERNATIONAL is accepting nominations for an event, activity, campaign, or program conducted by an AOAC regional Section that deserves recognition with the 2026 Section of the Year Award. The […]
Chemistry
Call for Experts Extended: Flavanols
AOAC is recruiting subject matter expert volunteers for its Expert Review Panel (ERP) for the review of methods for the determination of flavan-3-ols in tea, wine, fruit and fruit juices, […]
Governance and Policies
Looking Ahead: The 2026–2028 Strategic Plan
AOAC is excited to announce the launch of our 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, approved by the Board of Directors on January 26. This roadmap sets a clear vision for the next […]
Microbiology, Methods & Standards
AOAC 2026 Micro ERP Dates
The 2026 schedule for AOAC’s Expert Review Panel (ERP) focused on Microbiology Methods for Food and Environmental Surfaces has been determined. ERPs will occur on March 23, May 19, October 6, and […]
Chemistry, Food General, Methods & Standards
Call for Methods: Trace Elements
AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) invites method developers to submit methods for First Action consideration and possible evaluation through the AOAC Official MethodsSM program. Prospective methods must meet the minimum Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for […]
News
Annual Meeting, Inside Laboratory Management, Publications, OMA, Methods & Standards, Sections
July/August 2026 Issue of ILM Now Available Online
The July/August 2026 issue of Inside Laboratory Management (ILM)is now available online for members only. The cover feature is on Revamping and Modernizing AOAC Official MethodsSM Program. AOAC is implementing a future-oriented […]
Chemistry, Contaminants
Public Comment: Total Fluorine & TOF SMPRs
The AOAC PFAS Program Total Organic Fluorine Working Group completed its drafting and review of the Total Fluorine and Total Organic Fluorine in Food Packaging Materials SMPRs and is now […]
Chemistry, Contaminants, Methods & Standards, OMA
Call for Experts: PFAS in Food Contact Materials
AOAC Official Methods of AnalysisSM (OMA) program is currently seeking subject matter experts in PFAS analysis and food contact materials to serve as expert review panel (ERP) members to evaluate […]
Chemistry, Emerging Issues, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Nutrients, Protein, Publications
Call for Methods: Molecular Weight Distribution
DEADLINE: Friday, February 26, 2027 Characterization of Molecular Weight Distribution in Dairy Protein Hydrolysates AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) invites method developers to submit methods for First Action consideration and possible evaluation through […]
