Cannabis, OMA
Call for Methods: Detection of Aspergillus in Cannabis and Cannabis Products
NO DEADLINE. Objective AOAC INTERNATIONAL invites submissions of all relevant candidate methods that may meet the AOAC SMPR 2019.001 Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPR®) for Detection of Aspergillus in Cannabis […]
Cannabis
Cannabis Analytical Science Program new focus for 2020
Following the successful development of three Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs) addressing analytical needs around cannabinoids in plant materials, residual solvents in dried cannabis materials, and Aspergillus in cannabis and […]
Cannabis
Three cannabis standards approved at AOAC Annual Meeting
At the Cannabis Analytical Science Program (CASP) meeting on Sept 7, 2019, about 200 scientists from around the country came to Denver, Colorado to discuss standards for cannabis methods. The […]
Cannabis
CASP Newsletter August 2019
CASP Meeting: The second meeting of the AOAC INTERNATIONAL Cannabis Analytical Science Program is almost here! The CASP meeting is on Saturday, September 7 at 9:00AM in the Grand Ballroom […]
Cannabis
AOAC INTERNATIONAL at IFT: A cannabis & CBD primer
Analyzing cannabis and CBD samples can be challenging. From setting up a laboratory to developing methods, even experienced chemists can struggle to ensure standard operating procedures consistent with state and […]
Cannabis
CASP experts testify at FDA public hearing
Consumers have a right to safe cannabis and cannabis-derived products that are free of pathogens. That was the message that Patrick Bird, Chair of AOAC’s CASP Microbiology in Cannabis and […]
Cannabis
AOAC INTERNATIONAL announces working groups on cannabis
Leading scientists developing standards and Official Methods for cannabis products and hemp May 30, 2019 (Rockville, MD)—AOAC INTERNATIONAL today announced the formation of working groups for the Cannabis Analytical Science […]
Cannabis
AOAC to launch CASP program
May 28, 2019 – As a global leader in food and agriculture safety standards and analytical methods, AOAC INTERNATIONAL is answering the call of regulators and private sector laboratories to […]
News
Membership, Annual Meeting, Governance and Policies
Call for Volunteers: Membership Committee
The AOAC Committee on Membership is currently seeking active volunteers to fill the following vacant positions: The Membership Committee is responsible for reviewing policies and procedures related to all types […]
Chemistry, Food General, Microbiology, Research Institute
New Research Institute PTM Certifications – June 25
The following test kits recently received AOAC Research Institute PTM certification:
Carbohydrates, Chemistry, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Nutrients, Publications
Call for WG Volunteers: SPIFAN Galactosyllactose
AOAC is recruiting subject matter experts to join the Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals (SPIFAN) Galactosyllactose Working Group targeting 3′-GL, 4′-GL, and 6′-GL. Please apply by Friday, […]
Annual Meeting
Early Career Discount for the AOAC Annual Meeting
Know an early career colleague or mentee who would benefit from attending the annual meeting? AOAC is offering special discounted registration until Wednesday, June 25 for early career professionals with […]
