Allergens, Methods & Standards
Collaborative Study Requirements
For methods seeking AOAC Official Methods of Analysis℠ status, both gluten guidelines outline clear expectations for multi‑site collaborative studies. AOAC INTERNATIONAL Guidelines for Validation of Qualitative Gluten Methods with Specific […]
Allergens, Chemistry, Contaminants, Food Authenticity & Fraud, Food General, Journal of AOAC, Microbiology, Methods & Standards, Novel Foods, Nutrients, Research Institute, Publications
Sept.-Oct. 2026 Issue of the JAOAC
The September-October 2026 issue, Volume 109, Issue 5, of the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL has been released. The latest issue includes an article on “Advancing PFAS Analysis Through Scientific Publication” by Kai […]
Allergens, Methods & Standards
Strengthening Lateral Flow & ELISA Validation
Rapid detection and accurate quantification both play critical roles in gluten testing. AOAC INTERNATIONAL Guidelines for Validation of Qualitative Gluten Methods with Specific Examples – Lateral Flow Devices (SG 2025.001) includes […]
Allergens, Food General, International Methods, Methods & Standards, Publications
Standard Guidelines – Built for Global Use
Both AOAC INTERNATIONAL Guidelines for Validation of Qualitative Gluten Methods with Specific Examples – Lateral Flow Devices (SG 2025.001) and AOAC INTERNATIONAL Guidelines for Validation of Quantitative Gluten Methods with Specific […]
Journal of AOAC, Food Authenticity & Fraud, Allergens, Contaminants, Chemistry, Microbiology
July-August 2026 Issue of the JAOAC
The July-August 2026 issue, Volume 109, Issue 4, of the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL has been released. The latest issue contains research and review articles on Animal Food, Pet Food, and Plant […]
Allergens, Methods & Standards
Gluten Guidelines – Supporting Method Developers
Method developers now have a unified roadmap for building and validating gluten detection and quantification tools. AOAC INTERNATIONAL Guidelines for Validation of Qualitative Gluten Methods with Specific Examples – Lateral […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Allergens, Publications
Why Standard Guidelines Matter
Accurate gluten testing is essential for consumer protection, regulatory compliance, and trust across the food system. SG 2025.001 and SG 2025.002 provide a unified, science‑driven foundation for validating both qualitative […]
Allergens, Food General, Journal of AOAC, Publications
Public Comment: GFA End-User Guidance Document
The AOAC Gluten & Food Allergens (GFA) Working Group and Advisory Panel recently completed its review of the End-User Standard Guidance: Method Selection and Verification Guidance for Gluten and Food […]
Awards, Annual Meeting, Inside Laboratory Management, Lab Proficiency Testing, Allergens, Publications
January/February 2026 Issue of ILM Now Available Online
The January/February 2026 issue of Inside Laboratory Management (ILM)is now available online for members only. The cover feature is on AOAC’s Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program (LPTP) program celebrating 25 years […]
Allergens, Carbohydrates, Chemistry, Methods & Standards, OMA
Call for Experts: Gluten
AOAC is recruiting subject matter expert volunteers for its Expert Review Panel (ERP) for the review of gluten methods. Submit your application by Wednesday, March 11. Photo by M.studio – stock.adobe.com
Allergens, Publications, Methods & Standards
New Gluten Guidelines Released
AOAC has released two new gluten guidelines – qualitative and quantitative. The AOAC INTERNATIONAL Guidelines for Validation of Qualitative Gluten Methods with Specific Examples – Lateral Flow Devices and the […]
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Cannabis, Contaminants, Methods & Standards
Revision Notice: AOAC SMPRs 2020.001 & 2023.005
Notice of Revision to AOAC SMPR® 2020.001 and AOAC SMPR® 2023.005 Comment period deadline: October 30, 2026 AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) is issuing a notice of revision for an editorial correction […]
Publications, Cannabis, Chemistry, Microbiology
Strengthen Your Lab Before Year-End
Don’t let gaps in quality haunt your audits. AOAC’s Laboratory Accreditation Guidelines (ALACC) provide clear expectations for method validation, equipment, training, and reporting. Get your copy today.
Microbiology, Methods & Standards, International Methods
Micro Expert Review Panel Meeting
The AOAC Micro Expert Review Panel Meeting will take place on October 20, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET where new methods, modifications, and final action methods will […]
Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, Contaminants, Microbiology, Dietary Supplements, Cannabis, Food General
Back to Research: A Fall Invitation to Submit Your Work
This fall, the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL invites new submissions that advance analytical and microbiological science. If you have been meaning to write up a study—method development, validation, contaminants, microbiology—this […]
