Cannabis, Lab Proficiency Testing, Contaminants

Now Accredited: Cannabis and Hemp Oil PT

November 6, 2024

The AOAC Cannabis and Hemp Oil Proficiency Testing Programs (PT) are now accredited and have been added to the AOAC Proficiency Testing’s scope of accreditation. This is the first oil […]

International Methods, Methods & Standards, Research Institute

Virtual Training Course for PTM and OMA

October 30, 2024

On Tuesday, December 3, and Wednesday, December 4, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET each day, the Research Institute will present a live training course reviewing the technical validation […]

Microbiology

Invitation to Open Microbiology ERP Meeting

October 30, 2024

AOAC is holding our final Open Microbiology ERP meeting of 2024. This meeting is open for all microbiology stakeholders and scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 […]

Methods & Standards

AOAC INTERNATIONAL Awarded New NIST Grant Targeting Illicit Drug Method Performance Standards

October 25, 2024

Rockville, Maryland, October 25, 2024— AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) is a recent recipient of a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) grant for development of […]

Lab Proficiency Testing, Cannabis, Microbiology, Contaminants

New Rounds of PT Samples Shipping Dec. 2

October 23, 2024

Do not miss out on the next live round of Cannabis and Hemp Oil PT and Microbial Contaminants in Hemp PT being shipped Monday, December 2. These programs provide ready […]

Methods & Standards

Call for Working Group Members: Illicit Drugs Lateral Flow Immunoassay Test Strips

October 23, 2024

AOAC INTERNATIONAL is recruiting Working Group members for a project to address the need for standard development for lateral flow immunoassay test strips meant to detect illicit drugs in tablets […]

Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, OMA, Publications

Deadline Extended: SPIFAN Appendix L Consensus Vote

October 23, 2024

The Consensus Vote is underway for the proposed revisions for Appendix L of the Official Methods of Analysis℠ of AOAC INTERNATIONAL. These revisions incorporate additional definitions for various categories of […]

Annual Meeting, Awards, Methods & Standards

Deborah McKenzie Earns Inaugural Staff Award for Exemplary Service

October 22, 2024

Rockville, Maryland, October 22, 2024—AOAC INTERNATIONAL announced that Deborah McKenzie, AOAC deputy assistant executive director and chief standards officer, was named the inaugural recipient of the award with her namesake. […]

Research Institute, Microbiology

New Research Institute PTM Certification

October 16, 2024

The following test kit recently received AOAC Research Institute PTM certification:

Microbiology, Methods & Standards

Call for Public Comment: Salmonella

October 16, 2024

The AOAC Micro Subgroup within the Color Additives from Natural Colors Working Group recently completed its review and revision of the SMPR for Detection of Salmonella species in Colors from […]

Methods & Standards

Register to Attend the Open Nutrient Expert Review Panel Meeting

October 16, 2024

The AOAC ERP for Nutrients will be meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM ET to review two methods: Fluoride (Final Action) and A1 A2 Beta […]

Awards, Annual Meeting

Apply for AOAC Student Scientist Awards

October 9, 2024

Applications are now being accepted for three major AOAC INTERNATIONAL student awards: Win cash prizes and raise your professional profile! Application Deadline: 11:59 PM ET on Friday, February 28, 2025 […]

Awards, Annual Meeting

Nominate a Colleague Today for AOAC Awards

October 9, 2024

AOAC INTERNATIONAL HARVEY W. WILEY AWARD Deadline – Friday. January 31, 2025 AOAC INTERNATIONAL seeks nominations for the Harvey W. Wiley Award and the Fellow of AOAC INTERNATIONAL Award. The […]

Journal of AOAC, Publications

Join the JAOAC Editorial Board

October 9, 2024

The Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL is now expanding our Editorial Board. Joining the Editorial Board is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to your community and gain editorial experience. The Journal […]

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    Annual Meeting

    Save the Date for the 2025 AOAC Annual Meeting

    December 13, 2024

    The 139th AOAC INTERNATIONAL Annual Meeting & Exposition will take place in San Diego, California, USA, August 23 – 28, 2025. The AOAC Technical Programming Council (TPC) invites AOAC members […]

    Agricultural Materials, Food General, New Initiatives

    Advancing Authenticity Testing Webinar

    December 13, 2024

    On Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, AOAC will present a free webinar on “Advancing Authenticity Testing in Certified Organic Products.” Register for a better understanding […]

    Carbohydrates, Dietary Fiber, Nutrients

    NEW PROGRAM: Dietary Fiber and Other Carbohydrates

    December 4, 2024

    The Dietary Fiber and Other Carbohydrates Program, set to launch in early 2025, will address the alignment of the current fiber definitions and methods within the Official Methods of AnalysisSM […]

    Food General, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, OMA, Publications

    2025 Schedule: Microbiology Methods ERP

    December 4, 2024

    The 2025 schedule for AOAC’s Expert Review Panel (ERP) focused on Microbiology Methods for Food and Environmental Surfaces has been determined. ERPs will occur on Tuesday, April 15, 2025; Tuesday, […]