Governance and Policies, Methods & Standards, OMA
OMA Task Force Recommendations-Implementation Plan
AOAC INTERNATIONAL is implementing recommendations from the Presidential Task Force to modernize the Official MethodsSM program—defining program structure, validation, OMA review, and numbering standards to ensure the OMA Compendium’s integrity, […]
Inside Laboratory Management, Publications, OMA, Governance and Policies
AOAC Advances OMA Modernization
An AOAC presidential task force has issued nearly 30 recommendations to modernize the Official Methods of AnalysisSM (OMA). Updates begin in 2026, including a new codification system and pilot review […]
Governance and Policies
Looking Ahead: The 2026–2028 Strategic Plan
AOAC is excited to announce the launch of our 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, approved by the Board of Directors on January 26. This roadmap sets a clear vision for the next […]
Contaminants, Emerging Issues, Food General, Governance and Policies, International Methods, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives
Register to Join the Micro- & Nanoplastics Webinar
Register today for the “AOAC/IAFNS Chemical Safety Committee Webinar: Do We Know Enough to Assess Health Risks from Microplastics?” to be held on Thursday, December 11 at 10:00 AM ET. […]
Annual Meeting, Governance and Policies
AOAC INTERNATIONAL Announces New Board
Rockville, Maryland, October 7, 2025 — AOAC INTERNATIONAL is pleased to announce its newly elected Board of Directors following the successful conclusion of the 2025 AOAC INTERNATIONAL Annual Meeting & […]
Chemistry, Governance and Policies, International Methods, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Microbiology, Partners, Lab Proficiency Testing, OMA
AOAC INTERNATIONAL and USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Establish MOU for Food Test Methods
Rockville, Maryland, July 24, 2025 — AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in […]
Chemistry, Governance and Policies, International Methods, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, New Initiatives, Partners, OMA
AOAC Establishes an MOU with USDA-FSIS
AOAC INTERNATIONAL and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in June. This MOU establishes a strategic framework for developing, […]
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 […]
Governance and Policies
Nominate a Member for the AOAC Board of Directors
AOAC is seeking potential nominees to serve on the AOAC INTERNATIONAL Board of Directors for the following positions: President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director (2). This is a unique opportunity for AOAC members to […]
Governance and Policies, Methods & Standards, OMA, Research Institute
2025 Call for Nominations – New Members for OMB
AOAC INTERNATIONAL is seeking nominations for prospective new members for the Official Methods Board. This is a distinctive opportunity for AOAC members to help scientifically lead the Association toward its […]
Agricultural Materials, Annual Meeting, Awards, Biothreat Agents, Botanicals, Cannabis, Chemistry, Contaminants, Dietary Supplements, Emerging Issues, Food Colors, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Inside Laboratory Management, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Lab Proficiency Testing, Membership, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, Midyear Meeting, New Initiatives, Nutrients, OMA, Protein, Publications, Research Institute, Sections, Technical Divisions, Allergens, Governance and Policies
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 […]
Governance and Policies, Membership
AOAC 2024 Election Underway
AOAC members now have the opportunity to advance AOAC’s mission by voting in the 2024 organizational election. The vote will be held until Friday, August 16. Members should have received […]
Annual Meeting, Governance and Policies, General
Call for Nominations for OMB
DEADLINE: Friday, May 31, 2024 AOAC INTERNATIONAL is seeking candidates to serve on the Official Methods Board (OMB). This is a distinctive opportunity for AOAC members to help scientifically lead […]
Annual Meeting, Governance and Policies
Nominate a Member for the AOAC Board of Directors
Deadline: April 12, 2024 AOAC is seeking potential nominees to serve on the AOAC INTERNATIONAL Board of Directors for the following positions: President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director (2). Please use this form to recommend individuals […]
News
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 […]
Awards, Emerging Issues, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives
Register for the Free SPADA AI/ML for NGS Webinar
Register for the free SPADA Screening, Detection, and Beyond: AI/ML for Biosecurity Webinar on Thursday, October 29, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT. Join experts from Microsoft, Twist Bioscience, Battelle […]
