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Get Involved at AOAC

September 4, 2024

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

August 29, 2024

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

August 29, 2024

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

August 23, 2024

DEADLINE:  FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 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

August 21, 2024

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

August 21, 2024

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

August 21, 2024

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

August 21, 2024

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 […]

Food General, Methods & Standards, Protein

Call for Novel Foods Amino Acids Working Group

August 21, 2024

AOAC anticipates the formation of a working group to create a method performance standard for amino acid content (and/or total protein content) for matrices such as novel foods and ingredients. […]

Annual Meeting, Cannabis

Q&A: Cannabis Community Meeting at the Annual Meeting

August 21, 2024

AOAC is requesting Cannabis Stakeholders submit questions for our Q&A Session with four different contract laboratories at the Cannabis Community Meeting on Tuesday, August 27 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 […]

Food General, Microbiology

Call for Experts: Cyclospora cayetanensis

August 21, 2024

AOAC is recruiting subject matter expert volunteers for a new Expert Review Panel (ERP) for review of Cyclospora cayetanensis methods in fresh produce, agricultural water, and/or environmental matrices. The deadline […]

Cannabis, Lab Proficiency Testing

PT samples in Hemp or Cannabis Dried Flower/Biomass: Shipping September 23

August 19, 2024

Choose AOAC Proficiency Testing Programs for a turn-key experience. Measure your laboratory’s analytical processes with no spiking or mixing required.  Our program samples are just like your routine or compliance […]

Annual Meeting, Food General

New AOAC Nutrients Community

August 14, 2024

AOAC INTERNATIONAL is hosting its inaugural session of the AOAC Nutrients Community. The meeting is scheduled during the AOAC Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at […]

Annual Meeting, Microbiology, Methods & Standards

US FDA/USDA Plenary and Sessions at Annual Meeting

August 14, 2024

The 2024 AOAC Annual Meeting will feature a special plenary panel on “Critical Role of Analytical Methods in Regulatory Decision-Making: USDA and US FDA Perspectives” on Monday, August 26 with […]

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    Journal of AOAC, Publications

    Why Should I Publish My Research?

    January 13, 2025

    Advancing Scientific Knowledge: By sharing discoveries, authors contribute to the collective understanding of science, paving the way for future innovations and breakthroughs. This pursuit of knowledge is a driving force […]

    Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Methods & Standards, OMA, Protein

    AOAC SMPR® 2024.006 Published

    January 8, 2025

    A Standard Method Performance Requirement (SMPR®) has been published for Determination of Milk Fat Globule Membrane Proteins in Infant and Adult/Pediatric Nutritional Formula (AOAC SMPR® 2024.006).

    Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, Chemistry, Nutrients

    Upcoming SPIFAN Nutrients Method Submission

    January 8, 2025

    An Expert Review Panel Meeting for the Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutrition (SPIFAN) nutrient methods is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM ET. […]

    Chemistry, Emerging Issues, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Research Institute, OMA

    Illicit Drug Test Strips Webinar Available

    January 8, 2025

    The “Illicit Drug Test Strips: The Issue, the Need, and a Proposed Path Forward” AOAC webinar in partnership with NIST is available in the AOAC Store. The webinar worked to […]