Annual Meeting, Food General
USDA Under Secretary Brashears to Keynote Annual Meeting
Dr. Mindy M. Brashears, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Under Secretary for Food Safety, will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 AOAC Annual Meeting & Exposition. Dr. Brashears’ […]
Journal of AOAC
Advancing Regulatory Science: Strengthen Standards and Method Reliability
The Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL highlights manuscripts that support regulatory science and standards development. We invite submissions related to method performance requirements, harmonization efforts, validation studies, and data that inform […]
Inside Laboratory Management, Methods & Standards
In ILM: Emerging Technologies in Analytical Science
Metagenomic analysis is reshaping analytical workflows for a variety of applications. This upcoming issue breaks down where this technology is making a big impact and what method developers, labs, and […]
Allergens, Methods & Standards, Publications
Spotlight on Gluten Selectivity & Cross‑Reactivity
Understanding what a method detects — and what it shouldn’t — is central to gluten testing. AOAC INTERNATIONAL Guidelines for Validation of Qualitative Gluten Methods with Specific Examples – Lateral […]
Inside Laboratory Management, Publications, OMA, Governance and Policies
AOAC Advances OMA Modernization
An AOAC presidential task force has issued nearly 30 recommendations to modernize the Official Methods of AnalysisSM (OMA). Updates begin in 2026, including a new codification system and pilot review […]
Research Institute, Methods & Standards
Stawick Speaking at A2LA Conference
Brad Stawick, Senior Director Research Institute AOAC INTERNATIONAL, will be speaking at A2LA’s Annual Conference in Nashville on Monday, April 13 on “Method Validation and Verification Considerations from an ISO […]
Agricultural Materials, Chemistry, Dietary Supplements, Nutrients, Sections, Novel Foods, Microbiology
Call for Speakers for AOAC Midwest Section Meeting
The AOAC Midwest Section has opened a Call for Speakers for its Meeting and Exposition from June 8 to 10 in Lafayette, IN. Presenters can submit their abstracts on the […]
Chemistry, Food Authenticity & Fraud, Food General
Call for Experts: Juices and Isotope Ratios
AOAC is recruiting subject matter expert volunteers in juices and isotope ratio MS to form an Expert Review Panel (ERP) for the review of related candidate methods. Submit your application […]
Lab Proficiency Testing, Contaminants, Microbiology, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Food General
Enroll Now: AOAC PT Deadlines Upcoming
Upcoming enrollment deadlines for the AOAC’s Food & Environmental Proficiency Testing Programs include the C01 Ground Meat, C02 Processed Cheese, and P01 Pesticide Residues in Fruits and Vegetables program on […]
Membership, General
Upgraded AOAC Career Center Launched
The upgraded AOAC INTERNATIONAL Career Center has launched! Our relaunch means you can now search for new employment opportunities or access the highly qualified pool of talent easier than ever […]
Carbohydrates, Chemistry, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Publications
Public Comments: Galactosyllactoses SMPR
The AOAC SPIFAN Working Group recently completed its review of the Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Determination of Galactosyllactoses in infant- and adult/pediatric nutritional formula and is now accepting […]
Membership, Annual Meeting, Publications, Sections
New Member Orientation Webinar
Are you interested in understanding the value and benefits of your membership? You are warmly invited to our exclusive New Member Webinar, a special event just for you, on April 23, […]
Governance and Policies, Membership, Sections
Call for Nominations – Committee on Sections
AOAC INTERNATIONAL is seeking two Co-chairs to serve on the Committee on Sections for a three-year term. The Co-chairs will represent the following: Qualified nominees for this volunteer leadership role should be current members/officers of […]
Chemistry, Emerging Issues, Food General, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Novel Foods, Nutrients, Publications
Public Comment: Free and Total Amino Acids SMPRs
The AOAC Novel Foods Working Groups recently completed their reviews of the Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Determination of Free Amino Acids in Foods, with an Emphasis on Novel […]
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 […]
