Journal of AOAC
Advancing Regulatory Science: Strengthen Standards and Method Reliability
The Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL highlights manuscripts that support regulatory science and standards development. We invite submissions related to method performance requirements, harmonization efforts, validation studies, and data that inform […]
Allergens, Methods & Standards, Publications
Spotlight on Gluten Selectivity & Cross‑Reactivity
Understanding what a method detects — and what it shouldn’t — is central to gluten testing. AOAC INTERNATIONAL Guidelines for Validation of Qualitative Gluten Methods with Specific Examples – Lateral […]
Inside Laboratory Management, Publications, OMA, Governance and Policies
AOAC Advances OMA Modernization
An AOAC presidential task force has issued nearly 30 recommendations to modernize the Official Methods of AnalysisSM (OMA). Updates begin in 2026, including a new codification system and pilot review […]
Carbohydrates, Chemistry, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Publications
Public Comments: Galactosyllactoses SMPR
The AOAC SPIFAN Working Group recently completed its review of the Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Determination of Galactosyllactoses in infant- and adult/pediatric nutritional formula and is now accepting […]
Membership, Annual Meeting, Publications, Sections
New Member Orientation Webinar
Are you interested in understanding the value and benefits of your membership? You are warmly invited to our exclusive New Member Webinar, a special event just for you, on April 23, […]
Chemistry, Emerging Issues, Food General, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Novel Foods, Nutrients, Publications
Public Comment: Free and Total Amino Acids SMPRs
The AOAC Novel Foods Working Groups recently completed their reviews of the Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Determination of Free Amino Acids in Foods, with an Emphasis on Novel […]
Cannabis, Publications, Food General, Methods & Standards
March Toward Better Accreditation
Streamline your audit prep. AOAC’s Guidelines for Laboratories Performing Microbiological and Chemical Analyses of Food, Dietary Supplements, Pharmaceuticals, and Cannabis, An Aid to Interpretation of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 outline the documentation, […]
Allergens, Publications
Why Standard Guidelines Matter
Accurate gluten testing is essential for consumer protection, regulatory compliance, and trust across the food system. SG 2025.001 and SG 2025.002 provide a unified, science‑driven foundation for validating both qualitative […]
Journal of AOAC, Publications
From Poster to Paper: Transform Your Conference Research Into a Publication
As scientific meetings accelerate in the spring, many researchers are presenting posters, talks, and preliminary findings. The Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL encourages authors to transform these presentations into full manuscripts […]
Publications, Journal of AOAC, Botanicals, Dietary Supplements, Food Authenticity & Fraud, Microbiology, Methods & Standards, Chemistry
March-April 2026 Issue of the JAOAC
The March-April 2026 issue, Volume 109, Issue 2, of the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL has been released. The latest issue contains special guest editor articles on dietary supplements as well […]
Allergens, Food General, Journal of AOAC, Publications
Public Comment: GFA End-User Guidance Document
The AOAC Gluten & Food Allergens (GFA) Working Group and Advisory Panel recently completed its review of the End-User Standard Guidance: Method Selection and Verification Guidance for Gluten and Food […]
Carbohydrates, Chemistry, Governance and Policies, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Nutrients, OMA, Protein
Call for SPIFAN Working Group Members: Appendix L
AOAC is recruiting subject matter experts to join the Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals (SPIFAN) Appendix L Working Group with team members updating OMA Appendix L: AOAC […]
Awards, Annual Meeting, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Chemistry, International Methods, Inside Laboratory Management, Membership, Methods & Standards, Publications
AOAC INTERNATIONAL Announces Dr. Brendon Gill as the 2026 Wiley Award Winner
New Zealand Chemist is Honored for His Years of Dedication to Analytical Science Rockville, Maryland, February 24, 2026 — Gary Swanson, President of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, announced today that New Zealand […]
Awards, Annual Meeting, Inside Laboratory Management, Lab Proficiency Testing, Allergens, Publications
January/February 2026 Issue of ILM Now Available Online
The January/February 2026 issue of Inside Laboratory Management (ILM)is now available online for members only. The cover feature is on AOAC’s Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program (LPTP) program celebrating 25 years […]
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 […]
