Methods & Standards, Contaminants, Food General
The AOAC Heavy Metals Working Group recently completed its review, revision, and reconciliation of public comments of the SMPR for the Determination of Trace Elemental Contaminants in Food and Beverages; and is […]
General
Scott Coates, Senior Director for the AOAC Research Institute, has announced plans to retire at the end of 2023. Coates started his career at AOAC in 1992, as a manager […]
Allergens
CALL FOR CONSENSUS DEADLINE: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 The AOAC Gluten & Food Allergens (GFA) Program recently posted its guidance document for public comment. The comments received along with the responses […]
Technical Divisions
If you are a standing member of AOAC and TDRM you are eligible to vote in this year’s election for the executive committee, please reach out to [email protected] or Constance […]
Analytical Methods Week, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals
The following methods have been submitted for review for Analytical Methods Week for the Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals (SPIFAN) on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 2:00 […]
Contaminants, Food General, Methods & Standards
The AOAC PFAS Working Group recently completed its review and revision of the SMPR for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in produce, beverages, dairy products, eggs, seafood, meat products, and […]
Allergens, Annual Meeting
Do you want to discuss re-engaging the AOAC community and the latest on the AOAC Gluten and Food Allergens (GFA) Program? Register for the AOAC Annual Meeting & Exposition and […]
Biothreat Agents, Methods & Standards, Publications, Journal of AOAC
Be sure to check out the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL for publication of the first amplicon sequencing minimum reporting guidance document that also provides methods for end users to evaluate […]
Annual Meeting, Membership
You are cordially invited to the New Member and First-Time Attendee Orientation and Welcoming ReceptionSPONSORED BY ABBOTT – this is a fantastic opportunity for you to meet with colleagues from […]
Dietary Supplements, Food General
The AOAC Botanical Ingredients and Dietary Supplement Integrity (BIDSI) program’s Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids Working Group recently completed its review and revision of the SMPR for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in teas, herbal infusions, […]
Governance and Policies, Methods & Standards
DEADLINE: July 31, 2023 This is a distinctive opportunity for AOAC members to help scientifically lead the Association toward its goals and serve its mission. The OMB serves the Association in […]
Lab Proficiency Testing
The Proficiency Testing division recently brought on an aspiring scientist to assist the staff and gain an understanding of the applied science that AOAC is involved in. Sam Scovitch is […]
Microbiology, Annual Meeting
AOAC INTERNATIONAL will be publishing a quarterly newsletter focused on all things microbiology – from AOAC working groups, new program and project initiatives, member spotlights, current events, and more. The […]
Membership
AOAC member Melissa Phillips of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) shared a blog about the work she does to keep food safe. https://www.nist.gov/blogs/taking-measure/organic-vegetarian-or-carnivore-whatever-you-eat-my-lab-working-keep-it-safe #foodsafety
Chemistry, Contaminants, Methods & Standards
AOAC Official Methods of Analysis (OMA) program is currently seeking subject matter experts in ethylene oxide methods to serve as expert review panel (ERP) members to evaluate validated candidate methods […]
Annual Meeting
The Poster Abstract submission site for the 2025 AOAC Annual Meeting & Exposition closes next week on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. Don’t miss your chance to […]
Chemistry, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, Nutrients, OMA
The AOAC SPIFAN ERP for Nutrients will be meeting virtually on Tuesday, June 10 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET to review methods. To observe the proceedings and learn […]
Contaminants, Emerging Issues, Methods & Standards
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM ET, the co-Chairs of the PFAS Food Contact Materials (FCM) Working Group, Luke Ackerman (FDA) and Thomas Gude (AOAC […]
