Microbiology, Methods & Standards

Food Microbiology Method Submissions

August 29, 2024

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

August 29, 2024

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

August 23, 2024

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

August 21, 2024

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

August 21, 2024

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

August 21, 2024

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

August 21, 2024

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

August 21, 2024

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

August 21, 2024

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

August 21, 2024

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

August 19, 2024

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

August 14, 2024

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

August 14, 2024

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 […]

Food General, Publications, Journal of AOAC

Call for Papers: Pesticide and Veterinary Drug Residues in Food

August 12, 2024

Call for Papers: Recent Advancement on Analysis of Pesticide and Veterinary Drug Residues in Food Guest Editor: Drs. Jian Wang, Jon Wong, and Eric Verdon The Journal of AOAC International […]

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    Early Career Discount for the AOAC Annual Meeting

    June 12, 2025

    Know an early career colleague or mentee who would benefit from attending the annual meeting? AOAC is offering special discounted registration until Wednesday, June 25 for early career professionals with […]

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    Annual Meeting Early Bird Discount Ends June 25

    June 11, 2025

    The last day to get the Early Bird Discount for the 2025 AOAC INTERNATIONAL Annual Meeting & Exposition, August 23 – 28, 2025, is Wednesday, June 25. This year’s meeting […]

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    Training Courses at the AOAC Annual Meeting

    June 4, 2025

    Three training courses will be offered at the 139th Annual Meeting & Exposition in San Diego, California, USA, on Saturday, August 23. The Laboratory Accreditation Guidelines (ALACC) Training Course and […]

    Dietary Supplements

    AOAC Featured in ACIL and Eurofins Webinar

    June 4, 2025

    On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL) and Eurofins are co-hosting a webinar entitled, “Navigating Major Retailer Requirements for Dietary Supplements: Building Consumer Trust Through […]