Biothreat Agents, Food General
SPADA Session at AOAC Annual Meeting – Sept. 1
The AOAC Stakeholder Panel on Agent Detection Assays (SPADA) will meet at the 2026 AOAC Annual Meeting on Tuesday, September 1, from 8:15 to 11:45 AM ET. This year’s session […]
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. […]
Biothreat Agents, Microbiology, OMA
Consensus Vote: Metagenomics SMPR
The SPADA Metagenomics Working Group has recommended the SMPR® for Identification of Microorganisms in Food & Environmental Samples by Metagenomic Sequencing. The proposed draft was posted for public comment and […]
Biothreat Agents, Emerging Issues, Microbiology, New Initiatives
Upcoming SPADA Webinar: Metagenomics, AI and ML
On Monday, March 23, from 12:30 to 2:00 PM ET, AOAC will be hosting a webinar focused on the impetus and deliverables from the Metagenomics Working Group’s most recent work […]
Biothreat Agents, Food General, Methods & Standards, Microbiology
Call for Public Comment: Metagenomics in Food SMPR
The AOAC SPADA Working Group recently completed its review of the Standard Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Identification of Microorganisms in Food by Metagenomic Sequencing and is now accepting public comments […]
Journal of AOAC, Chemistry, Microbiology, Dietary Supplements, Cannabis, Methods & Standards, Contaminants, Biothreat Agents, Agricultural Materials, International Methods, Publications
Start the Year Strong: Advance Analytical Chemistry and Microbiological Science in 2026
The Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL invites researchers to begin 2026 by submitting high‑quality manuscripts that advance analytical chemistry and microbiology. As laboratories reflect on the work completed over the past […]
Annual Meeting, Biothreat Agents, Microbiology
SPADA Session at the AOAC Annual Meeting
AOAC invites you to attend our Stakeholder Program for Agent Detection Assays (SPADA) Session on Tuesday, August 26 from 8:00-10:00 AM at the Annual Meeting. The session will focus on […]
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2024 Year in Review: “Cultivating Leaders and Connecting Analytical Communities”
This year, AOAC celebrated 140 years of analytical excellence, marking an anniversary for an Association that, simply put, has evolved. From its modest beginnings focused on arbitrating methods of analysis […]
Annual Meeting, Awards, Biothreat Agents, Dietary Supplements, Food General, Microbiology, Methods & Standards, Membership, Protein, Publications, Sections, Chemistry
Analytical Science Leaders Honored at AOAC INTERNATIONAL 2024 Annual Meeting
Meeting Focused on “Cultivating Leaders & Connecting Analytical Communities” Rockville, Maryland, September 24, 2024—AOAC INTERNATIONAL honored analytical science leaders in an awards ceremony with over 700 analytical science colleagues at […]
Methods & Standards, Microbiology, Biothreat Agents, Dietary Supplements, Food General, New Initiatives
New SMPRs® Published
Three new Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) have been published: Photo by Nomad_Soul – stock.adobe.com
Biothreat Agents, Methods & Standards
Call for Consensus – DEADLINE EXTENDED
The deadline for submitting your vote to demonstrate consensus on the following draft standard has been extended. The draft standard is entitled “Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) Detection of Multiple […]
Biothreat Agents
Call for Public Comment Extended: SPADA – Amplicon Sequencing SMPR
The AOAC Stakeholder Program on Agent Detection Assays (SPADA) Working Group on Biothreat Method Detection recently completed the draft SMPR® for Amplicon Sequencing. The public comment period was originally scheduled […]
Biothreat Agents, Methods & Standards, Publications, Journal of AOAC
AOAC Publishes First Amplicon Sequencing Minimum Reporting Guidelines
Be sure to check out the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL for publication of the first amplicon sequencing minimum reporting guidance document that also provides methods for end users to evaluate […]
Methods & Standards, Biothreat Agents
Call for Volunteers – SPADA
AOAC’s Stakeholder Program on Agent Detection Assays (SPADA) is focused on developing the biothreat agent detection standards needed by government agencies and first response bodies. Are you interested in contributing […]
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 […]
