Lab Proficiency Testing, Cannabis, Chemistry, Microbiology, Research Institute, Technical Divisions
Cannabis and Hemp PT- Evaluations for All Analytes
AOAC PT staff have been working with its statisticians to be able to provide evaluations for all cannabis and hemp analytes offered in our programs. We listened to your feedback […]
Research Institute
AOAC at IAFP
Staff and consultants from AOAC’s Research Institute will attend the IAFP 2025 Annual Meeting at Booth #813. Brad Stawick, Senior Director, AOAC Research Institute, will present a session titled “Laboratory […]
Chemistry, Food General, Microbiology, Research Institute
New Research Institute PTM Certifications – June 25
The following test kits recently received AOAC Research Institute PTM certification:
Methods & Standards, Microbiology, Chemistry, Research Institute, OMA
Virtual Training Course for PTM and OMA
On Wednesday, May 7, and Thursday, May 8, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET each day, the AOAC Research Institute will present a live training course reviewing the technical […]
Research Institute, Microbiology
New Research Institute PTM Certifications
The following test kits recently received AOAC Research Institute PTM certification:
Botanicals, Cannabis, Dietary Supplements, Food General, International Methods, Microbiology, Research Institute
Micro Method Validation Guidance: Call for Subgroup Members
AOAC’s Microbiology Method Validation Guidance initiative is preparing to launch our initial round of subgroups: (1) Qualitative Detection Methods, (2) Analytical Confirmation, and (3) Quantitative Methods. Please use the link […]
Governance and Policies, Methods & Standards, OMA, Research Institute
2025 Call for Nominations – New Members for OMB
AOAC INTERNATIONAL is seeking nominations for prospective new members for the Official Methods Board. This is a distinctive opportunity for AOAC members to help scientifically lead the Association toward its […]
Membership, Research Institute
New Volunteer Experts Needed
What do you know about Volunteer Experts? Did you know that Volunteer Experts participate in giving back to the global community by reviewing and approving validation protocols, by peer reviewing […]
Journal of AOAC, Chemistry, Contaminants, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, Research Institute, Food General, International Methods, Nutrients
March-April 2025 Issue of the JAOAC
The March-April 2025 issue, Volume 108 Issue 2, of the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL has been released. The latest issue contains research and review articles on Chemicals in Consumer Products […]
Chemistry, Allergens, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, Research Institute, Food Authenticity & Fraud
New Research Institute PTM Certifications
The following test kits recently received AOAC Research Institute PTM certification:
Chemistry, Emerging Issues, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Research Institute, OMA
Drug Test Strips Webinar Available
The “Drug Test Strips: The Issue, the Need, and a Proposed Path Forward” AOAC webinar in partnership with NIST is available in the AOAC Store. The webinar worked to inform […]
Agricultural Materials, Annual Meeting, Awards, Biothreat Agents, Botanicals, Cannabis, Chemistry, Contaminants, Dietary Supplements, Emerging Issues, Food Colors, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Inside Laboratory Management, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Lab Proficiency Testing, Membership, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, Midyear Meeting, New Initiatives, Nutrients, OMA, Protein, Publications, Research Institute, Sections, Technical Divisions, Allergens, Governance and Policies
2024 Year in Review: “Cultivating Leaders and Connecting Analytical Communities”
This year, AOAC celebrated 140 years of analytical excellence, marking an anniversary for an Association that, simply put, has evolved. From its modest beginnings focused on arbitrating methods of analysis […]
Chemistry, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, OMA, Research Institute
Upcoming Webinar: Illicit Drug Test Strips
AOAC in partnership with NIST is hosting a webinar titled, “Illicit Drug Test Strips: The Issue, the Need, and a Proposed Path Forward” on Wednesday, December 11 from 11:30 AM […]
International Methods, Methods & Standards, Research Institute
Virtual Training Course for PTM and OMA
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 […]
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 […]
