Agricultural Materials, Chemistry, Contaminants
The AOAC Official Methods of AnalysisSM (OMA) program is currently seeking subject matter experts in ethylene oxide methods to serve as expert review panel (ERP) members to evaluate validated candidate […]
Agricultural Materials, Chemistry, New Initiatives
The need for analytical methods to support the integrity of organic fertilizer, crops, and products is recognized. We are seeking organizations to support the Organic Integrity Initiative by joining the […]
Chemistry, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Novel Foods, Nutrients, OMA, Protein, Publications
AOAC is recruiting subject matter expert volunteers for the Proteins Expert Review Panel. If you are interested in applying, please submit your application by Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Photo by airborne77 […]
Agricultural Materials, Chemistry, Contaminants, Food General, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, OMA, Publications
AOAC is recruiting additional subject matter expert volunteers for the Analysis of Bromoform in Seaweed, Oil, and Animal Feed Expert Review Panel. If you are interested in applying, please submit […]
Botanicals, Chemistry, Contaminants, Methods & Standards
The Call for Methods deadline for Ethylene Oxide has been extended to Wednesday, April 30, 2025, for method developers to submit methods for consideration and possible evaluation through the AOAC Official […]
Botanicals, Cannabis, Dietary Supplements, Food General, International Methods, Microbiology, Research Institute
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. Please use the link […]
Chemistry, Contaminants, Methods & Standards
The AOAC Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Food Contact Materials (FCM) Working Group recently completed its review and revision of the SMPR® PFAS in Food Packaging Materials. The draft […]
Sections, New Initiatives
Dr. Kate Mastovska, AOAC’s Deputy Executive Director and Chief Science Officer, will be a keynote speaker at the AOAC China (virtually), AOAC Pacific, and AOAC Southern Sections’ conferences.
Membership
AOAC will hold a New Member Orientation Webinar on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST. This is your chance to explore the incredible benefits and […]
Cannabis, Lab Proficiency Testing
Choose AOAC Proficiency Testing programs for a turn-key experience. Measure your laboratory’s analytical processes with no spiking or mixing required. Enrollment now open for the upcoming March 24 Hemp Potency/Concentration & […]
Chemistry, Contaminants, Dietary Supplements, Food General, New Initiatives
Thanks to our Southeast Asian Section, the need for pesticide methods focused on spices and herbs will be addressed via a new scientific initiative, launching soon. We are seeking organizations […]
Cannabis, Chemistry, Microbiology
Consider having your organization join the Advisory Panel for Cannabis Analytical Science Program in 2025. The support provided will be used to further our work on a Method Development Guide […]
Governance and Policies, Methods & Standards, OMA, Research Institute
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 […]
Methods & Standards, OMA
Please note there is a new AOAC Method Submission form with a new web address, if you’ve bookmarked it. Visit the form to submit a new method. Photo by WavebreakMediaMicro – […]
Inside Laboratory Management, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives
The March/April 2025 issue of Inside Laboratory Management (ILM)is now available online. The cover feature is “AOAC SMPRs: Celebrating 15 Years of Addressing Critical Needs Through Consensus.” It also includes […]
Annual Meeting, New Initiatives
The Analytical Solutions Forum at the Annual Meeting is AOAC’s idea incubator and serves as a mechanism to identify emerging needs and propose solutions to address them through AOAC programs. […]
Agricultural Materials, Food Authenticity & Fraud, New Initiatives
The Advisory Panel for Organic Authenticity is planning to launch soon. There is still time to join the group of organizations who are supporting this initiative. Developing authenticity testing standards […]
Chemistry, Food General, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Novel Foods, OMA, Protein
The AOAC Novel Foods Program completed its first draft of Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Determination of Total Amino Acids in Foods, with an Emphasis on Novel Foods and […]
