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 […]
Food General, Methods & Standards, Protein, Novel Foods
Call for Novel Foods Amino Acids Working Group
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
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
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
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
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
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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Annual Meeting
Register Today for the AOAC Annual Meeting
The 2025 AOAC INTERNATIONAL Annual Meeting & Exposition will take place at the Town & Country Resort located in the Mission Valley area of San Diego. Stay on the property and […]
Research Institute
AOAC at IAFP
Staff and consultants from AOAC’s Research Institute will attend the IAFP 2025 Annual Meeting at Booth #813. Brad Stawick, Senior Director, AOAC Research Institute, will present a session titled “Laboratory […]
Agricultural Materials, Carbohydrates, Chemistry, Contaminants, Dietary Fiber, Emerging Issues, Food Authenticity & Fraud, Food General, International Methods, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives
Call for WG Volunteers: Organic Authenticity
AOAC INTERNATIONAL’s Organic Authenticity Program is launching its first working group focused on synthetic nitrogen fertilizer detection in produce and grains. To join the Working Group, please sign up by […]
Chemistry, Contaminants, Food Authenticity & Fraud, Journal of AOAC, International Methods, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, Nutrients, Publications
July-August 2025 Issue of the JAOAC
The July-August 2025 issue, Volume 108 Issue 4, of the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL has been released. The latest issue contains research and review articles on Chemicals in Consumer Products […]
