Cannabis
AOAC Speaks at Cannabis Science Conference Fall
Allison Baker, AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Coordinator for Science Programs, will participate on a panel titled, “Standards and Accreditation – The Way We Move Forward?” at Cannabis Science Conference Fall on September […]
Cannabis, Methods & Standards, Microbiology
AOAC CANNRA Training Course
AOAC INTERNATIONAL hosted a training course, exclusively for Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) members, on August 8 and August 9, 2023. Dr. Sharon Brunelle, AOAC Technical Consultant, and Allison Baker, Coordinator […]
Cannabis, Lab Proficiency Testing
Ahead of the Times….
AOAC and its test material provider Signature Science LLC are sending the first > 0.3% THC Cannabis samples for Proficiency Testing to laboratories. Samples were shipped Monday, June 5. Participating laboratories […]
Cannabis, Lab Proficiency Testing, Research Institute
CASP Featured in Wiley Analytical Science Magazine
The CASP program was featured in an article in the March issue of the Wiley Analytical Science Magazine. AOAC contributors Allison Baker, Coordinator, Standards and Official MethodsSM; Scott Coates, Senior […]
Cannabis, Lab Proficiency Testing
Last Chance to Enroll for March 20th Round for Hemp & Cannabis PT Programs
This is your last chance to enroll for the March 20th round of the AOAC Ready-to-Analyze, No-Spiking-Required Hemp & Cannabis concentration/potency and chemical contaminants PT Programs (Six programs available) include […]
Cannabis, Lab Proficiency Testing, Contaminants, Microbiology
Coming soon! Cannabis/Hemp Microbiology Proficiency Testing
The AOAC Proficiency Testing staff has been working with its test material provider partner, Signature Science, LLC, to develop a PT program that addresses the need for quality microbiology PT […]
Cannabis, Lab Proficiency Testing
AOAC Cannabis/Hemp PT Statistics-Why Are We Different?
Many competitors’ Proficiency Testing (PT) programs use consensus-based statistics to establish assigned values, standard deviations, etc. and that may not be the best way to handle them, so AOAC has […]
Cannabis, Food General
Voting Open for CASP SMPR
The AOAC CASP Chemistry Working Group recently completed its review, revision, and reconciliation of public comments of the SMPR for the Determination of Pesticides in Cannabis Containing Beverages; and is now open for […]
Cannabis, Lab Proficiency Testing
Cannabis PT Samples Can Now Be Shipped to Canada
AOAC can now provide > 0.3% (low, med, high THC) Cannabis PT samples to Canada. This means AOAC can now ship both hemp and cannabis PT samples to Canada. To learn more […]
General, Cannabis, Research Institute, Sections, Methods & Standards
Bring RI to the Southern Section Conference, April 18-19, 2023
Sponsorships are available to bring the AOAC Research Institute to the 2023 Conference. The sponsorship pledges will solidify a one-day symposium to discuss how methods are certified and the analytical […]
Cannabis, Research Institute, Lab Proficiency Testing
New Discounts for CASP Advisory Panel
Performance Tested Methods (PTM) and Reviewed and Recognized (R2) application fees will be discounted at a rate commensurate with the level of support for the Advisory Panel Members of the […]
Cannabis, Lab Proficiency Testing
AOAC INTERNATIONAL Partners with Signature Science for Cannabis Proficiency Testing Program Test Materials
Rockville, Maryland, May 10, 2022 – AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) recently announced it has partnered with Signature Science, LLC (SigSci) as its test material provider for AOAC’s new Cannabis/Hemp Proficiency Testing […]
Cannabis, Lab Proficiency Testing
Don’t Miss Out on PT Hemp/Cannabis 4/8 Shipment
Need PT Samples in actual Hemp or higher THC Cannabis Matrices? Achieving a good evaluation score in PT starts with the sample itself. Laboratories can reduce risks associated with […]
Cannabis, General
Call for Comments: CASP SMPR for Pesticides in Beverages
DEADLINE: November 25, 2022 The AOAC CASP Chemistry Working Group recently completed its review and revision of the SMPR for the Determination of Pesticides in Cannabis Containing Beverages; and is […]
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 […]
