Chemistry, Emerging Issues, Food General, Contaminants, Dietary Fiber, International Methods, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, Novel Foods, New Initiatives
New AOAC Programs and Logos
Five new AOAC integrated programs have been added to our scientific offerings: Dairy Protein Hydrolysates Program, Dietary Fiber and Other Carbohydrates Program, Novel Foods Program, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), […]
Microbiology
An Opportunity for Microbiologists to Advance Their Profession
The O*NET Data Collection Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, is seeking your input as a potential expert for Microbiologists. We believe that this is an important project and […]
Microbiology, Publications, Journal of AOAC
Call for Papers: Mycotoxin
Call for Papers: Special Issue on “State-of-the-Art Analytical Techniques for Mycotoxin Method Development in Food Safety” Guest Editors: Raviraj Chandrakant Shinde and Pandit Shiragave Mycotoxins, toxic secondary metabolites produced by […]
Chemistry, International Methods, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, Research Institute, OMA
Virtual AOAC Method Validation Training Course
On Wednesday, November 5, and Thursday, November 6, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET each day, the AOAC Research Institute will present a live virtual training course reviewing the […]
Journal of AOAC, Chemistry, Contaminants, Microbiology, Methods & Standards, Publications, Food General, International Methods
September/October 2025 Issue of the JAOAC
The September/October 2025 issue, Volume 108 Issue 5, of the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL has been released. The latest issue contains research and review articles on Drug Formulations; Food Chemical […]
Research Institute, Microbiology
New Research Institute PTM Certifications – July 25
The following test kits recently received AOAC Research Institute PTM certification:
Annual Meeting, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, International Methods, New Initiatives
Analytical Solutions Forum (ASF) at AOAC Annual Meeting
Join the ASF on Sunday, August 24 (3:00-4:30 PM PT) to discuss emerging issues, including standard development and method needs for protein analysis, Salmonella testing, PFAS and other concerns in […]
Annual Meeting, Biothreat Agents, Microbiology
SPADA Session at the AOAC Annual Meeting
AOAC invites you to attend our Stakeholder Program for Agent Detection Assays (SPADA) Session on Tuesday, August 26 from 8:00-10:00 AM at the Annual Meeting. The session will focus on […]
Chemistry, Governance and Policies, International Methods, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Microbiology, Partners, Lab Proficiency Testing, OMA
AOAC INTERNATIONAL and USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Establish MOU for Food Test Methods
Rockville, Maryland, July 24, 2025 — AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in […]
Chemistry, Governance and Policies, International Methods, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, New Initiatives, Partners, OMA
AOAC Establishes an MOU with USDA-FSIS
AOAC INTERNATIONAL and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in June. This MOU establishes a strategic framework for developing, […]
Annual Meeting, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, Partners
Hot Topic at the AOAC Annual Meeting
AOAC Hot Topic: “Future of Salmonella Testing” is featured on Tuesday, August 26, at 8:15 AM PT. Panelists, including Dr. William Shaw (USDA-FSIS), will tackle emerging methods, method validation needs, […]
Lab Proficiency Testing, Cannabis, Chemistry, Microbiology, Research Institute, Technical Divisions
Cannabis and Hemp PT- Evaluations for All Analytes
AOAC PT staff have been working with its statisticians to be able to provide evaluations for all cannabis and hemp analytes offered in our programs. We listened to your feedback […]
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 […]
Methods & Standards, Microbiology, New Initiatives, OMA
Micro Method Validation Guidance: Call for Members
AOAC’s Microbiology Method Validation Guidance initiative is preparing to launch our initial round of subgroups: (1) Qualitative Detection Methods, (2) Analytical Confirmation, and (3) Quantitative Methods. Sign up for these […]
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 […]
