Microbiology
Call for Experts: Microbiology for Food and Environmental Surfaces ERP
AOAC is recruiting subject matter expert volunteers for our Expert Review Panel (ERP) for Microbiology for Food and Environmental Surfaces. We are specifically looking for individuals with end-user expertise (Laboratories, […]
Microbiology, Cannabis, Allergens, Contaminants, Dietary Supplements, Food General, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Protein, Botanicals, Novel Foods
Get Involved at AOAC
See the list of active working groups below and sign up to get involved. All levels of experience are welcome. AOAC Program/Project Working Group AOAC INTERNATIONAL Microbiological Standards Program (AIMS) […]
Microbiology, Methods & Standards
Food Microbiology Method Submissions
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 […]
Methods & Standards, Food General, Research Institute, Microbiology, OMA
Call for Methods: Detection, Identification, and Characterization of Cyclospora cayetanensis
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 […]
Food General, Microbiology
Call for Experts: Cyclospora cayetanensis
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 […]
Annual Meeting, Microbiology, Methods & Standards
US FDA/USDA Plenary and Sessions at Annual Meeting
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, Methods & Standards, Publications, OMA, Microbiology
Call for Working Group Members: Microbial Methods Validation Guidance Revision
AOAC INTERNATIONAL is proposing a new multi-year initiative funded by stakeholders to collaboratively update the Official Methods of AnalysisSM (OMA) Appendix J: AOAC INTERNATIONAL Methods Committee Guidelines for Validation of […]
Microbiology
Upcoming Open Micro ERP Meeting
AOAC is holding our next open Micro ERP meeting next Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM ET. Please register to receive an invitation for the Open […]
Research Institute, Annual Meeting, Chemistry, Methods & Standards, Microbiology
PTM and OMA Technical Requirements Training Course at Annual Meeting
Register today for the Performance Tested MethodsSM and Official Methods of AnalysisSM Technical Requirements Training Course that will take place at the AOAC Annual Meeting in Baltimore on Saturday, August […]
Microbiology, Annual Meeting
Micro Training Course at Annual Meeting
Join us for the immersive Micro and Molecular Biology for Emerging Scientists training at the AOAC Annual Meeting that will provide insight into some of the mystery and misunderstanding around […]
Microbiology, Methods & Standards
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Cyclospora cayetanensis
AOAC is extending its deadline for consensus on the recently completed draft of the Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Detection, Identification, and Characterization of Cyclospora cayetanensis and is now […]
Microbiology, Methods & Standards
DEADLINE SOON: Food Microbiology Method Submissions
The method submission deadline for Food Microbiology Method is 5:00 PM ET on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Methods submitted by the deadline will be reviewed by the AOAC Expert Review […]
Publications, Food Authenticity & Fraud, Contaminants, Microbiology, Allergens, Food General, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards
Latest Issue of the JAOAC
The May-June 2024 issue, Volume 107 Issue 3, of the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL has been released. The latest issue contains research and review articles on Drug Formulations; Food Authenticity/Food […]
Microbiology, Methods & Standards
Metagenomics Working Group: Volunteers Needed (EXTENDED)
AOAC will launch the development of three agnostic voluntary consensus standards (including standard method performance requirements) for metagenomic sequencing methodology. The standards will be the metagenomic counterpart to the amplicon […]
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 […]
