Annual Meeting

Register and Submit Your Annual Meeting Poster Now

June 17, 2026

Time is running out! Submit your poster abstract for the AOAC Annual Meeting by Thursday, July 2. Share your research with the AOAC community and consider preparing a research article […]

Methods & Standards, OMA

New Methods. New Standards. New Insights.

June 17, 2026

The now available May/June Inside Laboratory Management brings important updates to Official Methods of AnalysisSM, new standards development activities, and insights into AOAC’s expanding scientific portfolio. It’s a valuable issue […]

Cannabis, Dietary Supplements, Food General, Microbiology, Publications

June is for Quality Excellence

June 17, 2026

Stay ahead of accreditation requirements. The AOAC Guidelines for Laboratories Performing Microbiological and Chemical Analyses of Food, Dietary Supplements, Pharmaceuticals, and Cannabis deliver practical, ISO‑aligned criteria for microbiological and chemical analyses. […]

Sections, International Methods

Survey on Analytical Methods to Support Halal Food Certification

June 10, 2026

The AOAC Arab and Southeast Asia sections have joined forces to identify global needs, scope, and feasibility regarding the harmonization of analytical methods to support Halal Food Certification. The broader […]

OMA

AOAC Seeking Volunteer OMA Editors

June 10, 2026

AOAC is seeking volunteer OMA Editors to support the clarity and scientific integrity of the Official Methods of Analysis Compendium. ABOUT THE ROLE  OMA Editors are AOAC INTERNATIONAL volunteers who […]

Governance and Policies

Call for Nominations: AOAC Official Methods Board

June 10, 2026

AOAC INTERNATIONAL is seeking nominations for prospective new members for the Official Methods Board. This is a distinctive opportunity for AOAC members to help scientifically lead the Association toward its […]

Lab Proficiency Testing, Microbiology

Upcoming Pathogen-Free Microbiology PT Deadline

June 3, 2026

The latest enrollment deadline for AOAC’s Food & Environmental Proficiency Testing Programs includes the August M02 Pathogen-Free Microbiology round on Friday, July 17. The matrix of mashed potatoes includes organisms […]

Annual Meeting, Journal of AOAC, Chemistry, Microbiology

Annual Meeting Posters Now Open

June 3, 2026

Share your latest analytical insights at the AOAC Annual Meeting — poster abstracts are now open for submission June 4–July 2. You’re also encouraged to turn your work into a […]

Sections, Inside Laboratory Management, Membership, Publications

AOAC’s Global Community at Work

June 3, 2026

The upcoming ILM issue highlights AOAC’s global community in action, with updates from the Southeast Asia and China sections, volunteer profiles, and new opportunities for stakeholder engagement across AOAC programs. […]

Journal of AOAC, Chemistry, Publications

Analytical Chemistry Innovation in JAOAC

June 3, 2026

Analytical Chemistry Innovations: Methods That Move the Field Forward The Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL focuses on analytical chemistry manuscripts that push the boundaries of method development and performance. We invite […]

Membership, General

View AOAC Risk Communication Webinar Recording

June 3, 2026

The AOAC Risk Communication: Navigating Misinformation through Science webinar was recorded and is available to view for free. Leading experts Anthony “Tony” Flood, Thomas Gude, Jason Kong, and Erin Whitteck, Ph.D. […]

Chemistry, Emerging Issues, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Nutrients, Protein, Publications

Consensus Vote: Molecular Weight Distribution

June 3, 2026

The AOAC Dairy Protein Hydrolysates: Molecular Weight Distribution Working Group has completed the final draft of the SMPR for Characterization of Molecular Weight Distribution in Dairy Protein Hydrolysates. The SMPR […]

Botanicals, Methods & Standards

Method Development Webinar Series

May 28, 2026

The final session in the AOAC Webinar Series on Method Development will take place on Wednesday, June 10 at 11:00 AM. Developing and Validating Fit-for-Purpose Botanical Identification Methods will be presented by […]

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

Consensus Vote: SPIFAN SMPR

May 28, 2026

The AOAC SPIFAN Program has completed the final draft of Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for determination of 3′-galactosyllactose, 4′-galactosyllactose, and 6′-galactosyllactose in galactooligosaccharide ingredients, infant- and adult/pediatric nutritional formula. […]

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    July/August 2026 Issue of ILM Now Available Online

    August 27, 2026

    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

    August 26, 2026

    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

    August 26, 2026

    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

    August 26, 2026

    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 […]