Lab Proficiency Testing

Introducing AOAC Listeria Environmental Swab PT (LS01) Program and Resumption of the Salmonella in Liquid Egg PT Program (E01)

June 15, 2022

In response to customer and stakeholder feedback, the AOAC Laboratory Proficiency Testing (PT) Program has developed a new PT program to cover environmental surface testing. The Listeria Environmental Swab PT […]

Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals

Call for Methods: Amino Acids (Taurine), Carotenoids (Alpha-carotene & Lutein), Fluoride, or Phospholipids 

May 25, 2022

AOAC invites method developers to submit methods for consideration and possible evaluation through the AOAC Official MethodSM program. Prospective methods must be able to determine Amino Acids (Taurine), Carotenoids (Alpha-carotene & Lutein), […]

Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals

Call for Vote: SMPRs for A1/A2 Beta Casein & Fatty Acids at the SN-2 Position of Triacylglycerol Molecules

May 25, 2022

AOAC has reviewed all votes and determined that the submissions received for the Fatty Acids at the SN-2 Position of Triacylglycerol Molecules and A1/A2 Beta Casein Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs) […]

Lab Proficiency Testing

AOAC to add new analytes to Cheese Chemistry (C02) and Standard Micro (M01) PT Programs

May 24, 2022

In response to customer feedback, analytes have been added to two of the following Proficiency Testing Programs: Cheese Chemistry PT: Starting with the upcoming June C02 PT round, participating labs […]

Cannabis, Lab Proficiency Testing

AOAC INTERNATIONAL Partners with Signature Science for Cannabis Proficiency Testing Program Test Materials

May 9, 2022

Rockville, Maryland, May 10, 2022 – AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) recently announced it has partnered with Signature Science, LLC (SigSci) as its test material provider for AOAC’s new Cannabis/Hemp Proficiency Testing […]

Microbiology, Contaminants

Call for Volunteers: Analytical International Methods and Standards (AIMS) Program 

May 4, 2022

At the AOAC 2022 Midyear Meeting, AIMS working group chairs Erin Crowley, and Morgan Wallace launched the AOAC AIMS Program. Program vision and objectives include alternative method development and validation […]

General

Editorial Board Position Openings

May 3, 2022

Deadline: June 3, 2022 The AOAC Editorial Board is seeking three members for a 3-year term. Editorial Board members play a key role in AOAC publications and contribute to the […]

Food Authenticity & Fraud, OMA

Call for Method Validation Plans – Food Authenticity Methods (Honey, Olive Oil and Milk)

February 23, 2021

DEADLINE:  ONGOING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE AOAC INTERNATIONAL invites method authors and developers to submit relevant methods and plans for validation of candidate methods that may meet the any of the following […]

Cannabis, Lab Proficiency Testing

Don’t Miss Out on PT Hemp/Cannabis 4/8 Shipment

February 28, 2024

Need PT Samples in actual Hemp or higher THC Cannabis Matrices?   Achieving a good evaluation score in PT starts with the sample itself. Laboratories can reduce risks associated with […]

Agricultural Materials, Contaminants, Food Colors

Cast Your Vote on SMPRs® for Selected Pesticides in Color Additives

December 15, 2023

The AOAC Color Additives from Natural Sources (CANS) Working Group recently completed its review, revision, and reconciliation of public comments of the Standard Method Performance Requirement® (SMPR®) for Selected Pesticides […]

Inside Laboratory Management, Publications

Starting 2024, ILM Will Be Digital Only

November 29, 2023

Notice to AOAC INTERNATIONAL ILM subscribers and U.S. members: AOAC will no longer be providing a print copy of the membership magazine Inside Laboratory Management beginning with the January/February 2024 […]

Contaminants, Food General

AOAC Mycotoxin Community Group Meeting

November 2, 2023

The AOAC Mycotoxin Community Group, co-chaired by Donna Houchins and Julie Brunkhorst, will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, November 8 at 8:00 AM CST. If you are interested in […]

Annual Meeting, Methods & Standards, Technical Divisions

Wanna Learn More About Reference Materials at the Annual Meeting?

July 17, 2023

Check out a demo of the new free interactive course on reference materials from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre during the Annual Meeting, presented by Dr. Håkan Emteborg, Scientific/Technical […]

Research Institute, Governance and Policies

AOACRI PTM Modification Review

June 28, 2023

The AOAC Research Institute (AOACRI) Modification Task Force has developed a new modification guideline policy for the Performance Tested MethodsSM (PTM) and is seeking technical and editorial review on the […]

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    Contaminants, Emerging Issues, Methods & Standards

    AOAC PFAS FCM Stakeholder Meeting 

    May 12, 2025

    On Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM ET, the co-Chairs of the PFAS Food Contact Materials (FCM) Working Group, Luke Ackerman (FDA) and Thomas Gude (AOAC […]

    Food Authenticity & Fraud, Allergens, Contaminants, Chemistry, Food General, Microbiology, Nutrients, Methods & Standards

    May-June 2025 JAOAC Issue

    May 7, 2025

    The May-June 2025 issue, Volume 108 Issue 3, of the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL has been released. The latest issue contains research and review articles on Animal Food, Pet Food, […]

    Chemistry, Emerging Issues, Food General, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Novel Foods, Nutrients, OMA, Protein, Publications

    Novel Foods Program Stakeholder Virtual Meeting

    May 7, 2025

    AOAC INTERNATIONAL requests stakeholder attendance and participation for the Novel Foods Program Stakeholder Meeting: Presentation of the Final Total Amino Acid SMPR® Draft for Consensus Vote. The meeting will be […]

    Annual Meeting

    Annual Meeting Registration is Now Open

    April 24, 2025

    Registration is now open for the 2025 AOAC INTERNATIONAL Annual Meeting & Exposition. This year’s meeting takes place at the Town & Country Resort located in the Mission Valley area of San […]