Research Institute, Microbiology
New Research Institute PTM Certification
The following test kit recently received AOAC Research Institute PTM certification:
Methods & Standards, OMA, Research Institute
Combined OMA and PTM Fee Schedule
AOAC INTERNATIONAL is streamlining and harmonizing processes related to the method conformity assessment through the Official Methods of AnalysisSM (OMA) and Performance Tested MethodsSM (PTM) programs, including development of a unified fee […]
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 […]
Research Institute
New Research Institute PTM Certification
The following test kit recently received AOAC Research Institute PTM certification:
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 […]
Research Institute
AOAC at IAFP
AOAC is exhibiting at the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) meeting in Long Beach, CA. Come see us at Booth #806 where we’re talking about AOAC programs and projects including the […]
Research Institute, Annual Meeting, Chemistry, Methods & Standards, Microbiology
PTM and OMA Technical Requirements Training Course at Annual Meeting
Register today for the Performance Tested MethodsSM and Official Methods of AnalysisSM Technical Requirements Training Course that will take place at the AOAC Annual Meeting in Baltimore on Saturday, August […]
Research Institute
AOACRI PTM Renewals
The 2025 AOAC Research Institute’s Performance Tested MethodsSM (PTM) Program renewals are just around the corner. Watch for information in the coming weeks providing instructions for renewal season.
Research Institute
New AOAC Research Institute Certified Methods
The following methods recently received AOAC Research Institute Performance Tested MethodsSM (PTM) certifications:
Annual Meeting, Chemistry, Methods & Standards, Research Institute
New Training Course at Annual Meeting
A new training will be held in person at the AOAC 2024 Annual Meeting in Baltimore. Performance Tested Methods and Official Methods of Analysis Technical Requirements will be held on […]
Research Institute
Call for Experts: Mycotoxin Methods – Non-Dairy
AOAC is recruiting subject matter expert volunteers to serve as Volunteer Experts for the AOAC Performance Tested MethodsSM (PTM) program administered by the AOAC Research Institute. Appointed volunteers will lead […]
Cannabis, Research Institute, Microbiology
Call for Volunteer Experts: Microbiology Contaminants in Cannabis Methods
AOAC is recruiting subject matter expert volunteers to serve as Volunteer Experts for the AOAC Performance Tested MethodsSM (PTM) Program administered by the AOAC Research Institute. Appointed volunteers will lead […]
Research Institute, General, Membership
Brad Stawick Named AOAC INTERNATIONAL Research Institute Senior Director
The AOAC leader has extensive experience in the testing industry Rockville, Maryland, January 9, 2024 — AOAC INTERNATIONAL Deputy Executive Director & Chief Science Officer Katerina Mastovska, PhD, announced today […]
Research Institute, General
Scott Coates Retires
Scott Coates, senior director for the AOAC Research Institute, retired at the end of 2023 after more than 30 years of service. He came to AOAC in 1992 “expecting to […]
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 […]
