Awards

Five outstanding young researchers win AOAC Analytical Science Student Award

August 4, 2020

AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Eurofins Foundation award recognizes up and coming scientists for their innovative work in life science testing ROCKVILLE, MD USA, August 5, 2020—AOAC INTERNATIONAL today announced the winners of […]

Governance and Policies

AOAC signs Memorandum of Understanding with ILSI North America

July 24, 2020

On July 15, 2020, AOAC INTERNATIONAL entered into a cooperative agreement with International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) North America, the largest of 15 global ILSI entities. ILSI North America brings […]

Research Institute

AOAC INTERNATIONAL Now Accepting Applications for Emergency Response Validation of Novel Coronavirus Test Kits

July 24, 2020

Accelerated program will evaluate and certify the performance of test kits that detect SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19 illness, on environmental surfaces ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND, USA, July 24, 2020 —AOAC […]

Governance and Policies, Membership

Major Upgrade to AOAC Member Portal

July 10, 2020

UPDATED July 20, 2020 We have recently upgraded our online Member Portal to bring you the most up-to-date technology in the safest, most secure environment. The modernized Portal should streamline […]

Cannabis, Current, OMA

Call for Methods: Detection of Salmonella species in Cannabis and Cannabis Products

July 9, 2020

NO DEADLINE Objective AOAC INTERNATIONAL invites method authors and developers to submit relevant methods that may meet the Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPR®) for Detection of Salmonella in Cannabis and […]

OMA

Official Methods of Analysis celebrates 100 years

June 24, 2020

This year marks a full century of publication for AOAC’s gold-standard compendium of methods, the Official Methods of AnalysisSM (OMA). Since its launch in 1920, the publication affectionately known as […]

Research Institute

AOAC to Implement In Silico Analysis in Evaluation of Coronavirus Test Kits

June 23, 2020

AOAC INTERNATIONAL is breaking new ground in method validation by implementing in silico analysis in its recently-launched project to evaluate and certify the performance of test kits that detect the […]

Methods & Standards, Analytical Methods Week

Report Out: Analytical Methods Week June 22-26, 2020

June 22, 2020

We shared news from the second AOAC INTERNATIONAL Analytical Methods Week of 2020 in this live blog. DAY 1 – June 22, 2020 UPDATE 11:00am Expert Review Panel Orientation AOAC’s […]

Emerging Issues

AOAC will be participating in ILSI North America’s symposium on risk assessment of PFAS

June 9, 2020

AOAC’s Chief Science Officer Palmer Orlandi will be speaking at the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) North America’s virtual symposium on risk assessment of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in […]

Awards

Nyssa Hewitt wins 2020 Harvey W. Wiley Award Student Scholarship

May 21, 2020

AOAC INTERNATIONAL is pleased to announce that Nyssa Hewitt, an analytical chemistry student at University of Waikato in New Zealand, has been selected as the winner of the 2020 Harvey […]

Cannabis, Lab Proficiency Testing

Cannabis program new working group examining potential role for AOAC in proficiency testing

May 18, 2020

AOAC INTERNATIONAL is launching a new working group under the Cannabis Analytical Science Program (CASP). This new working group will focus on identifying areas in cannabis where laboratory proficiency testing […]

Research Institute

AOAC INTERNATIONAL activates accelerated program to evaluate test kits for detecting coronavirus on surfaces

May 18, 2020

Emergency Response Validation Project will streamline expert review of SARS-CoV-2 Virus Test Kits ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND, USA, May 18, 2020 — AOAC INTERNATIONAL today announced the launch of a project to […]

New Initiatives, Glyphosates

New Initiative for Glyphosate Standards

May 12, 2020

Voluntary Consensus Standard for Determination of Glyphosate, N- acetylglyphosate, Aminomethylphosphonic acid, and N-acetyl- aminomethylphosphonic Acid to address Method Gaps in Food Matrices. Glyphosate is an organophosphate compound – an aminophosphonic […]

Analytical Methods Week, Methods & Standards

Analytical Methods Week: Many big steps, and some giant strides forward

May 1, 2020

AOAC’s third Analytical Methods Week delivered First Action Official Method of AnalysisSM approval for eagerly awaited methods for cannabinoids in hemp, flavanols in chocolate, and veterinary drug residues in a […]

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    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 […]

    Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Dietary Supplements, Methods & Standards

    AOAC Participated in the Codex CCNFSDU meeting

    October 9, 2024

    AOAC INTERNATIONAL (represented by Katerina Mastovska, Erik Konings, and David Mangan) attended the 44th Session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (#CCNFSDU44) in Dresden, […]