Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting Posters Opening Soon
Opening soon! Poster abstracts for the AOAC Annual Meeting will be accepted June 4–July 2. You’re also encouraged to develop your research into a manuscript for the Journal of AOAC […]
Allergens, Methods & Standards
Gluten Guidelines – POD, Calibration & Matrix Studies
Matrix studies are the backbone of gluten method validation. AOAC INTERNATIONAL Guidelines for Validation of Qualitative Gluten Methods with Specific Examples – Lateral Flow Devices (SG 2025.001) provides detailed guidance on […]
Inside Laboratory Management, Research Institute, Publications
AOAC Research Institute Turns 35
The May/June issue of Inside Laboratory Management will feature a special look at the 35-year legacy of the AOAC Research Institute and Performance Tested MethodsSM Program. This milestone issue also […]
Annual Meeting, Cannabis, Chemistry, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, Research Institute
Training Courses at the 2026 AOAC Annual Meeting
Two training courses will be offered at the 140th Annual Meeting & Exposition in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM – the […]
Inside Laboratory Management, Contaminants, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Methods & Standards, Novel Foods, Publications
Coming Soon in the May/June ILM
Explore several emerging analytical challenges, including AOAC’s upcoming work on mineral oil hydrocarbons and pesticide residues in herbs and spices. You’ll also find updates on AOAC’s latest initiatives on mycotoxins […]
General
AOAC Closed Monday
AOAC INTERNATIONAL will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday in the United States. Photo by Be Pro – stock.adobe.com
Lab Proficiency Testing, Microbiology
AOAC PT Receives New Accreditation
The newly accredited Salmonella Swab PT Program (SS01) enables participating laboratories to verify and report the presence or absence of salmonella, along with O & H antigen results and species identification when applicable. Each sample set […]
Biothreat Agents, Microbiology, New Initiatives
New! SPADA Metagenomics Working Groups
AOAC SPADA will be launching two new working groups in the coming month: (1) metagenomic sequencing for wastewater and (2) metagenomic sequencing for synthetic biology focusing on genetic engineering detection. […]
Membership
Call for Nominations — Get Involved with the AOAC Student Subcommittee
Dear Student Members: The AOAC INTERNATIONAL Membership Committee is excited to announce a Call for Nominations for leadership roles within the newly established AOAC Student Subcommittee. We invite motivated and engaged student members with an […]
Research Institute, Microbiology
New Research Institute PTM Certifications May 26
The following test kits received AOAC Research Institute PTM certification:
General, Microbiology
Honoring Michael H. Brodsky
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Michael H. Brodsky, past president of AOAC INTERNATIONAL and environmental microbiologist. Michael was a valued leader whose dedication shaped our […]
Lab Proficiency Testing, Microbiology
Upcoming Standard Microbiology PT Deadline
Upcoming enrollment deadlines for AOAC’s Food & Environmental Proficiency Testing Programs include the July M01, M08, and M09 Standard Microbiology rounds on Friday, June 19. To learn more or to […]
Journal of AOAC, Food Authenticity & Fraud, Allergens, Contaminants, Chemistry, Microbiology
May-June 2026 Issue of the JAOAC
The May-June 2026 issue, Volume 109, Issue 3, of the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL has been released. The latest issue contains special guest editor articles on Pesticide and Veterinary Drug […]
Annual Meeting, Journal of AOAC, Publications
Publish Your Poster Research in the JAOAC
Ready to share your research? Poster abstracts for the AOAC Annual Meeting open Thursday, June 4 — submit by Thursday, July 2 and consider publishing your research in the Journal […]
News
Annual Meeting, Inside Laboratory Management, Publications, OMA, Methods & Standards, Sections
July/August 2026 Issue of ILM Now Available Online
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
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
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
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 […]
