General, Microbiology
Honoring Michael H. Brodsky
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Michael H. Brodsky, past president of AOAC INTERNATIONAL and environmental microbiologist. Michael was a valued leader whose dedication shaped our […]
Lab Proficiency Testing, Microbiology
Upcoming Standard Microbiology PT Deadline
Upcoming enrollment deadlines for AOAC’s Food & Environmental Proficiency Testing Programs include the July M01, M08, and M09 Standard Microbiology rounds on Friday, June 19. To learn more or to […]
Journal of AOAC, Food Authenticity & Fraud, Allergens, Contaminants, Chemistry, Microbiology
May-June 2026 Issue of the JAOAC
The May-June 2026 issue, Volume 109, Issue 3, of the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL has been released. The latest issue contains special guest editor articles on Pesticide and Veterinary Drug […]
Cannabis, Food General, Dietary Supplements, Chemistry, Microbiology, Publications
Make May Your Quality Upgrade Month
Ensure your lab meets industry expectations. AOAC’s Guidelines for Laboratories Performing Microbiological and Chemical Analyses of Food, Dietary Supplements, Pharmaceuticals, and Cannabis support defensible results in food, supplement, pharma, and […]
Journal of AOAC, Microbiology
Microbiology Month: Innovations in Detection, Diagnostics, and Surveillance
The Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL seeks submissions that advance microbiological science. We welcome manuscripts on rapid pathogen detection, antimicrobial resistance surveillance, molecular diagnostics, microbiome analysis, and validation of microbial methods. […]
Methods & Standards, Microbiology, OMA, Chemistry
Virtual AOAC Method Validation Training Course
The AOAC Research Institute will present a live virtual training course reviewing the technical validation requirements and processes of the Performance Tested MethodsSM and Official Methods of AnalysisSM programs on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, […]
Agricultural Materials, Chemistry, Dietary Supplements, Nutrients, Sections, Novel Foods, Microbiology
Call for Speakers for AOAC Midwest Section Meeting
The AOAC Midwest Section has opened a Call for Speakers for its Meeting and Exposition from June 8 to 10 in Lafayette, IN. Presenters can submit their abstracts on the […]
Lab Proficiency Testing, Contaminants, Microbiology, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Food General
Enroll Now: AOAC PT Deadlines Upcoming
Upcoming enrollment deadlines for the AOAC’s Food & Environmental Proficiency Testing Programs include the C01 Ground Meat, C02 Processed Cheese, and P01 Pesticide Residues in Fruits and Vegetables program on […]
Food General, Microbiology, Research Institute
New Research Institute PTM Certifications March 26
The following test kits received AOAC Research Institute PTM certification:
Biothreat Agents, Microbiology, OMA
Consensus Vote: Metagenomics SMPR
The SPADA Metagenomics Working Group has recommended the SMPR® for Identification of Microorganisms in Food & Environmental Samples by Metagenomic Sequencing. The proposed draft was posted for public comment and […]
Biothreat Agents, Emerging Issues, Microbiology, New Initiatives
Upcoming SPADA Webinar: Metagenomics, AI and ML
On Monday, March 23, from 12:30 to 2:00 PM ET, AOAC will be hosting a webinar focused on the impetus and deliverables from the Metagenomics Working Group’s most recent work […]
Contaminants, Lab Proficiency Testing, Microbiology
Act Now: AOAC Proficiency Testing April Deadlines Upcoming
Upcoming enrollment deadlines for the AOAC’s Food & Environmental Proficiency Testing Programs include the Salmonella Environmental Swab on Friday, April 3 and the M02 Pathogen-Free Microbiology on Friday, April 10. To learn […]
Publications, Journal of AOAC, Botanicals, Dietary Supplements, Food Authenticity & Fraud, Microbiology, Methods & Standards, Chemistry
March-April 2026 Issue of the JAOAC
The March-April 2026 issue, Volume 109, Issue 2, of the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL has been released. The latest issue contains special guest editor articles on dietary supplements as well […]
Drinking Water, Methods & Standards, Microbiology
Call for Comment: Culture-based Legionella SMPRs
The AOAC AIMS Legionella Working Group recently completed its review of the following Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Legionella by culture-based methods. The Working Group is now accepting public […]
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 […]
