Food Colors, Agricultural Materials, Methods & Standards

Call for Public Comment: Pesticides in Color Additives

November 2, 2023

The AOAC Natural Colors Working Group recently completed its review and revision of the SMPR® for Selected Pesticides in Color Additives from Crop Based Sources and is now accepting public […]

Food General, Methods & Standards, Dietary Supplements

Accepted: SMPR® for PAs

November 2, 2023

The Standard Method Performance Requirements® (SMPRs®) for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PAs) in Teas, Herbal Infusions, Dried Herbs, Seed Spices, Honey, Botanical Dietary Supplements and Ingredients has been accepted and assigned SMPR […]

Contaminants, Methods & Standards

Accepted: SMPR® for PFAS

November 2, 2023

The Standard Method Performance Requirements® (SMPRs®) for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in produce, beverages, dairy products, eggs, seafood, meat products, and feed has been accepted and assigned SMPR® number […]

Contaminants, Food General, Methods & Standards

Analysis of Cyanide in Cassava Virtual Work Session

October 6, 2023

In collaboration with AOAC INTERNATIONAL, the Method Harmonization Working Group of the AOAC Southeast Asia section is organizing a virtual work session on challenges with the analysis of cyanide in […]

Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Methods & Standards, Journal of AOAC, OMA

SPIFAN Call for Methods: Alpha Carotene

October 4, 2023

DEADLINE:  ONGOING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Determination of α-Carotene in infant formula, adult/pediatric formula and select milk and milk products AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) invites method developers to submit methods for consideration and […]

Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, OMA

SPIFAN Call for Methods: Phospholipids

October 4, 2023

DEADLINE:  ONGOING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Determination of Phospholipids in infant formula, adult/pediatric formula and select milk and milk products AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) invites method developers to submit methods for consideration and […]

Food General, Contaminants

Pesticide Residue Analysis Virtual Work Session

September 29, 2023

In collaboration with AOAC INTERNATIONAL, the Method Harmonization Working Group of the AOAC Southeast Asia section is organizing a virtual work session on pesticide residue analysis in herbs and spices […]

Research Institute, Methods & Standards, OMA

Register for RI Method Validation Training Course

September 29, 2023

On Tuesday, October 10 and Wednesday, October 11, the Research Institute is presenting a live, two-day virtual Method Validation Training Course to review the technical validation requirements and processes of […]

Awards, Dietary Supplements, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, Sections, Technical Divisions, Microbiology, Contaminants, Cannabis, Agricultural Materials

Analytical Science Leaders Honored at AOAC INTERNATIONAL 2023 Annual Meeting

September 27, 2023

Meeting Emphasized the Importance of “Doing Your Part” Rockville, Maryland, September 27, 2023—AOAC INTERNATIONAL honored analytical science leaders in an awards ceremony at its Annual Meeting with almost 700 analytical […]

Agricultural Materials, Food General, Journal of AOAC, Publications

Call for Papers: Animal Food, Pet Food, and Plant Nutrients

September 26, 2023

Manuscripts considered for this section should include those describing analytical methods or techniques for a wide variety of analytes in materials such as grain, feed ingredients, forage, mixed feeds, fertilizers, blended […]

Methods & Standards, Cannabis

Get Involved: CASP Method Development Think Tank

September 21, 2023

AOAC CASP invites interested individuals to join a Think Tank Discussion on October 23, 2023, to discuss a community-based method development working group that will work to draft candidate methods […]

OMA

OUP Wants Your Feedback!

September 18, 2023

Oxford University Press is the proud publishing partner on the Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, 22nd Edition. They value your feedback and want to make sure they are […]

Analytical Methods Week

AMW Submission Deadline Approaching

September 18, 2023

The method submission deadline for Analytical Methods Week taking place November 13-17 is Friday, September 29. AMW, run by AOAC INTERNATIONAL’s Official Methods Program, is a series of meetings using […]

Food General, Methods & Standards

Cast Your Vote on the PFAS SMPR

September 14, 2023

The AOAC Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Working Group recently completed its review, revision, and reconciliation of public comments of the SMPR® for PFAS in produce, beverages, dairy products, eggs, […]

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    AOAC Closed July 4th

    July 2, 2025

    Happy 4th of July from AOAC. Our office will be closed. Have a fun and safe holiday.

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    AOAC Proficiency Testing Seeks Full-Time Intern

    July 2, 2025

    AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) is looking for an ambitious recent graduate or senior undergraduate student to join our Proficiency Testing Dept. as a full-time, paid internship. This is a highly sought […]

    Lab Proficiency Testing, Chemistry, Microbiology

    Order PT Quality Assurance and Educational Samples (QAES) Today

    June 25, 2025

    AOAC’s Proficiency Testing Program offers samples that are available for quality assurance and educational purposes and are separate and different from proficiency testing samples. These samples can be used for […]

    Annual Meeting

    Seeking Judges for Annual Meeting First Time Poster Contest

    June 25, 2025

    AOAC is seeking volunteer judges for the First Time Poster Contest. Judges must be in attendance at the Annual Meeting. Posters submitted for the contest will be judged based on […]