OMA
Call for Volunteers for the AOAC Committee on Statistics
AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) is recruiting volunteer subject matter experts with experience and expertise in applied statistics and informatics to serve on its Committee on Statistics. Members of the AOAC Committee […]
Cannabis, Lab Proficiency Testing, Research Institute
Stawick Speaks at AFDO on Cannabis PT & Guidelines
Brad Stawick, Senior Director, AOAC Research Institute, spoke at the Association of Food and Drug Officials, Southern Section, on Monday, September 9 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The talk, titled “Accreditation and […]
Annual Meeting
Happy 140th Birthday, AOAC
At the 2024 AOAC Annual Meeting in Baltimore, members, board, and staff celebrated 140 years. Soul Expressions performed Stevie Wonder’s version of “Happy Birthday to You.”
Research Institute
New Research Institute PTM Certification
The following test kit recently received AOAC Research Institute PTM certification:
Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting Survey and Certificates
Now that the 2024 AOAC INTERNATIONAL Annual Meeting & Exposition has ended, please share your experience with us by completing the AOAC Annual Meeting survey. The deadline is Friday, September […]
Contaminants, General
New PFAS WG Launching September 12
AOAC INTERNATIONAL is seeking volunteer subject matter experts to serve on a working group focused on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in food packaging and food contact materials. The scope […]
Microbiology, Cannabis, Allergens, Contaminants, Dietary Supplements, Food General, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Protein, Botanicals, Novel Foods
Get Involved at AOAC
See the list of active working groups below and sign up to get involved. All levels of experience are welcome. AOAC Program/Project Working Group AOAC INTERNATIONAL Microbiological Standards Program (AIMS) […]
Microbiology, Methods & Standards
Food Microbiology Method Submissions
The method submission deadline for Food Microbiology Methods is 5:00 PM ET on Tuesday, October 1. Methods submitted by the deadline will be reviewed by the AOAC Expert Review Panel […]
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Methods & Standards
Upcoming SPIFAN Nutrients Method Submission Deadline
An Expert Review Panel Meeting for the Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutrition (SPIFAN) nutrient methods is scheduled for Thursday, November 14. Please submit any methods you would […]
Methods & Standards, Food General, Research Institute, Microbiology, OMA
Call for Methods: Detection, Identification, and Characterization of Cyclospora cayetanensis
DEADLINE: NO DEADLINE Detection, Identification, and Characterization of Cyclospora cayetanensis AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) invites method developers to submit methods for consideration and possible evaluation through the AOAC Official MethodsSM program. Prospective methods […]
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, OMA
Call for Comments: AOAC OMA Appendix L Updated
Appendix L of the Official Methods of AnalysisSM of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, the Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals (SPIFAN) Single Laboratory Validation Guidelines is being updated to reflect […]
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Methods & Standards
Call for Experts: Vanillin
AOAC is recruiting subject matter expert volunteers for a new Expert Review Panel (ERP) for review of vanillin testing methods in infant formula. The deadline to submit your application is […]
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Protein, Methods & Standards
Call for Consensus Vote on Draft SMPR® for MFGM Protein
The Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals (SPIFAN) Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM) working group recently completed its review and revision of the MFGM Protein SMPR®. It is […]
Methods & Standards, Protein
Call for Volunteers for Dairy Protein Hydrolysates Characterization Working Group
AOAC anticipates the formation of a working group to create a method performance standard(s) for the characterization of dairy protein hydrolysates. Those knowledgeable in the degree of hydrolysis and molecular […]
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 […]
