Research Institute
Accelerated scientific program speeds availability of validated test kits needed in manufacturing and other situations where maintaining surfaces free of coronavirus is a public health concern Rockville, Maryland, December 18, […]
Membership
Members are the heart of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, so it is gratifying that our 2020 end of year review revealed that the organization gained nearly 10 percent more new members than […]
Analytical Methods Week
This blog will be updated morning and afternoon with results from the meetings throughout Analytical Methods Week. NOTE: the most recent updates are posted at the top of the page. […]
Governance and Policies
November 18, 2020 – As the number of COVID-19 cases rises globally and in the State of Maryland, where AOAC is headquartered, AOAC is taking a “safety first” approach by […]
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Sections, Methods & Standards
Chinese and international scientists from government, academia and industry gathered October 26-28, 2020 at the Forum of Food Analytical Science and Standards 2020, the AOAC China Section Meeting in Shanghai, […]
Awards
Call for Nominations AOAC INTERNATIONAL is seeking nominations for the Harvey W. Wiley Award and for Fellows of AOAC. Learn more about AOAC Awards > The Harvey W. Wiley Award is […]
Analytical Methods Week, Methods & Standards
This blog was updated every evening with results from the meetings throughout Analytical Methods Week. NOTE: the most recent updates are posted at the top of the page.
Membership
On September 24, 2020, the analytical science community lost a brilliant scientist and a friend with the passing of Dr. Russell D. Flowers. Dr. Flowers contributed innumerable volunteer hours and […]
Annual Meeting
New AOAC INTERNATIONAL President Erin Crowley closed out the 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting with a look back at the challenges and successes of the meeting, and a look forward into […]
Annual Meeting
Spectrum talked with a leading AOAC member and AOAC’s Science Team senior managers to learn how this Annual Meeting advanced analytical science. Melissa Phillips is a Research Chemist at National […]
Cannabis, Research Institute
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND, USA, September 28, 2020 —AOAC INTERNATIONAL has launched a new project to develop technical requirements, evaluate, and certify the performance of test kits that enumerate total yeast and […]
Cannabis, Governance and Policies
Collaboration will develop trusted scientific standards and resources for hemp producers, food processors and regulators AOAC INTERNATIONAL and the Hemp and Cannabinoid Science Institute (HCSI) have entered into a cooperative […]
Awards
Five scientists, one a college student, were selected by the AOAC Technical Programming Council judging panel as winners of the contest for first-time AOAC poster presenters. Posters were evaluated based […]
Governance and Policies
Kicking off the second week of the AOAC Virtual Meeting, AOAC President Henry Chin announced the composition of the incoming 2020/2021 AOAC INTERNATIONAL Board of Directors. Board of Directors Erin […]
Contaminants, Emerging Issues, Methods & Standards
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
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
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
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 […]