Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals
SPIFAN OMA Appendix L Consensus Vote
The AOAC Expert Review Panel for SPIFAN (Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals) Nutrient Methods has recommended the inclusion of definitions for the infant formula matrix category. These […]
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals
Call for Consensus on Draft SMPRs® for MFGM Protein
The Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals (SPIFAN) Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM) working group recently completed its review and revision of the MFGM Protein SMPR®. It is […]
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Methods & Standards
Upcoming SPIFAN Nutrients Method Submission Deadline
An Expert Review Panel Meeting for the Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutrition (SPIFAN) nutrient methods is scheduled for Thursday, November 14. Please submit any methods you would […]
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, OMA
Call for Comments: AOAC OMA Appendix L Updated
Appendix L of the Official Methods of AnalysisSM of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, the Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals (SPIFAN) Single Laboratory Validation Guidelines is being updated to reflect […]
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Methods & Standards
Call for Experts: Vanillin
AOAC is recruiting subject matter expert volunteers for a new Expert Review Panel (ERP) for review of vanillin testing methods in infant formula. The deadline to submit your application is […]
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Protein, Methods & Standards
Call for Consensus Vote on Draft SMPR® for MFGM Protein
The Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals (SPIFAN) Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM) working group recently completed its review and revision of the MFGM Protein SMPR®. It is […]
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Methods & Standards, Dietary Supplements, Food General, Protein
Call for Dairy Protein Hydrolysates Characterization Working Group
AOAC anticipates the formation of a working group to create a method performance standard(s) for the characterization of dairy protein hydrolysates. Those knowledgeable in the degree of hydrolysis and molecular […]
Methods & Standards, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals
Extended Call for Public Comment – MFGM SMPR®
The Stakeholder Panel on Infant Formula and Adult Nutrition (SPIFAN) Working Group recently completed its Standard Method Performance Requirement® (SMPR®) for Determination of Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM) Proteins in […]
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Methods & Standards
Join the SPIFAN Nutrient ERP Meeting
The SPIFAN Nutrient ERP meeting will take place on Thursday, June 20, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM ET where new methods, modifications and final action methods will be reviewed and […]
Contaminants, Food Colors, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Food General
AOAC SMPR® 2024.002 Published
A Standard Method Performance Requirement (SMPR®) has been published for Determination of Trace Elemental Contaminants in Food and Beverages (AOAC SMPR® 2024.002). Photo by Peter Hermes Furian – stock.adobe.com
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals
Upcoming SPIFAN Nutrients ERP Meeting and Method Submission Deadline
An Expert Review Panel Meeting for SPIFAN methods is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22. Please submit any methods you would like reviewed by the SPIFAN ERP. Some known method needs […]
Methods & Standards, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Dietary Supplements, Protein
AOAC Webinar on Whey Protein Hydrolysates Characterization: A Pathway Forward
Join us on Wednesday, April 17, 10:00 AM ET, for an informative webinar featuring Professor Seamus O’Mahony from the University College Cork, Ireland, who will review the analytical method needs […]
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals
Call for Collaborative Study Participants: MCPD and Glycidyl Esters
Additional participants are needed for a collaborative (multi-laboratory validation) study of the AOAC 2018.03 First Action method for the determination of 2- and 3-MCPD, 2- and 3-MCPD esters and glycidyl […]
Analytical Methods Week, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals
Analytical Methods Week Schedule: Nov. 13-17, 2023
Analytical Methods Week, run by AOAC INTERNATIONAL’s Official Methods Program, is a series of virtual Expert Review Panel (ERP) meetings, allowing method developers and experts to come together and advance analytical science. […]
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 […]
