General
On Saturday, September 9, 2023, AOAC INTERNATIONAL will turn 139 years old. The Association of Agricultural Chemists officially became an organization on September 9, 1884, during the annual American Association […]
Research Institute
The following methods recently received AOAC Research Institute PTM certifications: • PTM 082301 Clear Scientific Solutions, Clear Micro SalSTEC Mplex
Lab Proficiency Testing, Contaminants, Food General
In response to participant feedback, AOAC has added Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) to its M02 Pathogen-free Proficiency Testing Program. For labs that do not routinely test for pathogens, AOAC offers […]
Cannabis, Methods & Standards, Microbiology
AOAC INTERNATIONAL hosted a training course, exclusively for Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) members, on August 8 and August 9, 2023. Dr. Sharon Brunelle, AOAC Technical Consultant, and Allison Baker, Coordinator […]
Research Institute, Food General
AOAC INTERNATIONAL is currently seeking a dynamic Senior Director to lead the Research Institute of AOAC INTERNATIONAL. The AOAC Research Institute (AOAC RI) is a key division of AOAC INTERNATIONAL […]
Analytical Methods Week, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals
On Tuesday, July 25, the AOAC SPIFAN Expert Review Panel (ERP) met to review methods submitted into the process. Four (4) methods were received for review which resulted in three […]
Food Colors, Agricultural Materials, Methods & Standards
The AOAC Color Additives from Natural Sources – Residual Solvents Subgroup recently completed its review and revision of the SMPR for Selected Residual Solvents in Color Additives from Crop Based Sources; […]
Methods & Standards, Contaminants, Food General
The AOAC Heavy Metals Working Group recently completed its review, revision, and reconciliation of public comments of the SMPR for the Determination of Trace Elemental Contaminants in Food and Beverages; and is […]
General
Scott Coates, Senior Director for the AOAC Research Institute, has announced plans to retire at the end of 2023. Coates started his career at AOAC in 1992, as a manager […]
Allergens
CALL FOR CONSENSUS DEADLINE: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 The AOAC Gluten & Food Allergens (GFA) Program recently posted its guidance document for public comment. The comments received along with the responses […]
Technical Divisions
If you are a standing member of AOAC and TDRM you are eligible to vote in this year’s election for the executive committee, please reach out to [email protected] or Constance […]
Analytical Methods Week, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals
The following methods have been submitted for review for Analytical Methods Week for the Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals (SPIFAN) on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 2:00 […]
Contaminants, Food General, Methods & Standards
The AOAC PFAS Working Group recently completed its review and revision of the SMPR for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in produce, beverages, dairy products, eggs, seafood, meat products, and […]
Allergens, Annual Meeting
Do you want to discuss re-engaging the AOAC community and the latest on the AOAC Gluten and Food Allergens (GFA) Program? Register for the AOAC Annual Meeting & Exposition and […]
Inside Laboratory Management, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives
The March/April 2025 issue of Inside Laboratory Management (ILM)is now available online. The cover feature is “AOAC SMPRs: Celebrating 15 Years of Addressing Critical Needs Through Consensus.” It also includes […]
Annual Meeting, New Initiatives
The Analytical Solutions Forum at the Annual Meeting is AOAC’s idea incubator and serves as a mechanism to identify emerging needs and propose solutions to address them through AOAC programs. […]
Agricultural Materials, Food Authenticity & Fraud, New Initiatives
The Advisory Panel for Organic Authenticity is planning to launch soon. There is still time to join the group of organizations who are supporting this initiative. Developing authenticity testing standards […]
Chemistry, Food General, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Novel Foods, OMA, Protein
The AOAC Novel Foods Program completed its first draft of Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Determination of Total Amino Acids in Foods, with an Emphasis on Novel Foods and […]