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, […]
Inside Laboratory Management, Publications, OMA, Governance and Policies
AOAC Advances OMA Modernization
An AOAC presidential task force has issued nearly 30 recommendations to modernize the Official Methods of AnalysisSM (OMA). Updates begin in 2026, including a new codification system and pilot review […]
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 […]
Carbohydrates, Chemistry, Governance and Policies, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Nutrients, OMA, Protein
Call for SPIFAN Working Group Members: Appendix L
AOAC is recruiting subject matter experts to join the Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals (SPIFAN) Appendix L Working Group with team members updating OMA Appendix L: AOAC […]
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
Chemistry, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, OMA
Call for Vitamins Working Group
AOAC is launching a new Working Group within our Vitamins program focused on B Vitamins in non-infant formula matrices. Please use the linked form to sign up for this group! […]
Carbohydrates, Chemistry, Dietary Fiber, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Methods & Standards, Nutrients, OMA
Dietary Fiber Information Gathering Survey
The AOAC Dietary Fiber Working Group has developed a detailed survey, and your input is greatly appreciated! This survey is approximately 15-20 minutes in length and will help collect important […]
Chemistry, Emerging Issues, Contaminants, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, Publications, Journal of AOAC, International Methods, OMA
November-December 2025 Issue of the JAOAC
The November-December 2025 issue, Volume 108, Issue 6, of the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL has been released. The latest issue contains research and review articles on Animal Feed, Pet Food, […]
Annual Meeting, Carbohydrates, Chemistry, Dietary Fiber, Dietary Supplements, Emerging Issues, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Lab Proficiency Testing, Membership, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Novel Foods, Nutrients, OMA, Partners, Protein, Sections
Join the AOAC Nutrients Community!
The AOAC Nutrients Community, chaired by Daryll Sullivan of Eurofins, provides a collaborative forum for nutrient experts to raise analytical challenges and gaps, engage in discussion sparking new ideas, and […]
Research Institute, Methods & Standards, OMA
New 2026 Fee Schedule for OMA and PTM
The new 2026 Fee Schedule for Official Methods of AnalysisSM (OMA) and Performance Tested MethodsSM (PTM) Programs has been updated and takes effect on January 1, 2026. See Details
Inside Laboratory Management, Publications, OMA, Methods & Standards, Membership
Volunteer Spotlight: Alexandra Tudor
AOAC’s Inside Laboratory Management (ILM) is proud to celebrate and highlight Alexandra Tudor, who shared the value of collaborating with a diverse membership and giving back to the scientific community by helping […]
Chemistry, International Methods, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, Research Institute, OMA
Virtual AOAC Method Validation Training Course
On Wednesday, November 5, and Thursday, November 6, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET each day, the AOAC Research Institute will present a live virtual training course reviewing the […]
Chemistry, Contaminants, Emerging Issues, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, OMA, Publications
Register to Observe the Open SPIFAN Vanillin ERP
The AOAC SPIFAN ERP for Vanillin will be meeting virtually on Wednesday, September 17 from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM ET (US) to review methods. To observe the proceedings and […]
Carbohydrates, Chemistry, Contaminants, Dietary Fiber, Emerging Issues, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, Nutrients, OMA, Protein
SPIFAN Nutrients Method Submission Deadline
The AOAC Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutrition (SPIFAN) Nutrients Expert Review Panel (ERP) meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9. Please submit any methods you would like […]
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 […]
