Methods & Standards, Partners

AOAC, ACIL/ILI Enhance Collaboration on Quality and Safety

November 12, 2024

Rockville, Maryland, November 12, 2024 — AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC), the American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL), and Independent Laboratories Institute (ILI) announce a new collaboration with the goal of developing […]

Technical Divisions

TDRM Seeks Volunteers

November 6, 2024

The Technical Division of Reference Materials (TDRM) needs volunteers with familiarity of chemical structures to assign InChi key values to analytes in the TDRM RM Database. We are seeking a […]

Cannabis, Lab Proficiency Testing, Contaminants

Now Accredited: Cannabis and Hemp Oil PT

November 6, 2024

The AOAC Cannabis and Hemp Oil Proficiency Testing Programs (PT) are now accredited and have been added to the AOAC Proficiency Testing’s scope of accreditation. This is the first oil […]

International Methods, Methods & Standards, Research Institute

Virtual Training Course for PTM and OMA

October 30, 2024

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 […]

Microbiology

Invitation to Open Microbiology ERP Meeting

October 30, 2024

AOAC is holding our final Open Microbiology ERP meeting of 2024. This meeting is open for all microbiology stakeholders and scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 […]

Methods & Standards

AOAC INTERNATIONAL Awarded New NIST Grant Targeting Illicit Drug Method Performance Standards

October 25, 2024

Rockville, Maryland, October 25, 2024— AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) is a recent recipient of a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) grant for development of […]

Lab Proficiency Testing, Cannabis, Microbiology, Contaminants

New Rounds of PT Samples Shipping Dec. 2

October 23, 2024

Do not miss out on the next live round of Cannabis and Hemp Oil PT and Microbial Contaminants in Hemp PT being shipped Monday, December 2. These programs provide ready […]

Methods & Standards

Call for Working Group Members: Illicit Drugs Lateral Flow Immunoassay Test Strips

October 23, 2024

AOAC INTERNATIONAL is recruiting Working Group members for a project to address the need for standard development for lateral flow immunoassay test strips meant to detect illicit drugs in tablets […]

Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, OMA, Publications

Deadline Extended: SPIFAN Appendix L Consensus Vote

October 23, 2024

The Consensus Vote is underway for the proposed revisions for Appendix L of the Official Methods of Analysis℠ of AOAC INTERNATIONAL. These revisions incorporate additional definitions for various categories of […]

Annual Meeting, Awards, Methods & Standards

Deborah McKenzie Earns Inaugural Staff Award for Exemplary Service

October 22, 2024

Rockville, Maryland, October 22, 2024—AOAC INTERNATIONAL announced that Deborah McKenzie, AOAC deputy assistant executive director and chief standards officer, was named the inaugural recipient of the award with her namesake. […]

Research Institute, Microbiology

New Research Institute PTM Certification

October 16, 2024

The following test kit recently received AOAC Research Institute PTM certification:

Microbiology, Methods & Standards

Call for Public Comment: Salmonella

October 16, 2024

The AOAC Micro Subgroup within the Color Additives from Natural Colors Working Group recently completed its review and revision of the SMPR for Detection of Salmonella species in Colors from […]

Methods & Standards

Register to Attend the Open Nutrient Expert Review Panel Meeting

October 16, 2024

The AOAC ERP for Nutrients will be meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM ET to review two methods: Fluoride (Final Action) and A1 A2 Beta […]

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 […]

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    Annual Meeting, Awards, Membership

    Harvey W. Wiley Award Deadline – January 31

    January 22, 2025

    AOAC INTERNATIONAL is seeking nominations for the Harvey W. Wiley Award by Friday, January 31. This award recognizes significant contributions to the analytical science community and to AOAC itself. This […]

    Agricultural Materials, Food General, New Initiatives

    Organic Authenticity Webinar Available

    January 22, 2025

    The “Advancing Authenticity Testing in Certified Organic Products.” AOAC webinar is available for free in the AOAC Store. Register for a better understanding of the developing methodology for testing organic […]

    Journal of AOAC, Publications

    Guardians of Quality: Why Peer Reviewing for the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL Matters

    January 21, 2025

    Peer reviewing for the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, a scholarly publication of analytical chemistry and microbiology, offers several compelling benefits: Would you like more information on how to become a […]

    Agricultural Materials, Chemistry, Contaminants, Emerging Issues, Food General, Methods & Standards, OMA

    Register to Attend the Open Bromoform ERP Meeting

    January 21, 2025

    The AOAC ERP for Bromoform will be meeting on Monday, February 24 from 2:30 to 5:30 PM ET to review one First Action method. To observe the proceedings, learn about […]