Biothreat Agents, Emerging Issues, Food General, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, New Initiatives
Call for Volunteers: mNGS for Food
AOAC INTERNATIONAL is seeking volunteer subject matter experts to serve on a working group focused on developing a minimum information document for metagenomics (mNGS) for food. Please apply by Monday, […]
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. […]
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 […]
Biothreat Agents
Call for Volunteers -Amplicon Sequencing
The AOAC Stakeholder Panel on Agent Detection (SPADA) is launching new work in Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs) for amplicon sequencing. Work will center around SMPRs for amplicon sequencing and […]
Biothreat Agents, Emerging Issues
Participate in New AOAC Stakeholder Program on Agent Detection Assays (SPADA) Working Groups
The AOAC Stakeholder Program on Agent Detection Assays (SPADA) is launching new work in the following areas: Detection capabilities using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Consensus standards for NGS biothreat agent […]
News
Allergens, Publications
Gluten Guidelines Provide Transparency for End Users
End users need clear, accurate information about what a validated method can — and cannot — do. AOAC INTERNATIONAL Guidelines for Validation of Qualitative Gluten Methods with Specific Examples – […]
Research Institute
RI Releases 2027 Fee Schedule
The AOAC Research Institute has updated its fee schedule for 2027 for the PTM and PTC programs. The new rates take effect January 1, 2027.
Chemistry, Contaminants, Food General, Methods & Standards
AOAC SMPR Supersession Notice
AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) is providing notice of the proposed supersession of AOAC SMPR® 2012.007, Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Heavy Metals in a Variety of Foods and Beverages, by […]
Contaminants, Dietary Supplements, Emerging Issues, International Methods, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Novel Foods
Consensus Vote: Mycotoxins in Foods and Feed
The AOAC Novel Foods Program has completed the final draft of Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Determination of Mycotoxins in Food and Feed, with an Emphasis on Novel Foods […]
