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 […]
Chemistry, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, OMA
Call for Participating Labs: AOAC 2025.12 Collab
Inquire about participating in a collaborative study for the determination of trace elemental contaminants—arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead in infant formula and related matrices using inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), […]
Carbohydrates, Chemistry, Contaminants, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Nutrients, OMA, Publications
Call for Methods: SPIFAN Galactosyllactoses
AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) invites method developers to submit methods for First Action consideration and possible evaluation through the AOAC Official Methods program. Prospective methods must meet the minimum Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for […]
Chemistry, Emerging Issues, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Nutrients, Protein, Publications
Consensus Vote: Molecular Weight Distribution
The AOAC Dairy Protein Hydrolysates: Molecular Weight Distribution Working Group has completed the final draft of the SMPR for Characterization of Molecular Weight Distribution in Dairy Protein Hydrolysates. The SMPR […]
Carbohydrates, Chemistry, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, Nutrients, OMA, Publications
Consensus Vote: SPIFAN SMPR
The AOAC SPIFAN Program has completed the final draft of Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for determination of 3′-galactosyllactose, 4′-galactosyllactose, and 6′-galactosyllactose in galactooligosaccharide ingredients, infant- and adult/pediatric nutritional formula. […]
Inside Laboratory Management, Contaminants, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Methods & Standards, Novel Foods, Publications
Coming Soon in the May/June ILM
Explore several emerging analytical challenges, including AOAC’s upcoming work on mineral oil hydrocarbons and pesticide residues in herbs and spices. You’ll also find updates on AOAC’s latest initiatives on mycotoxins […]
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals
SPIFAN Nutrients Method Submission Deadline
The AOAC Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutrition (SPIFAN) Nutrients Expert Review Panel (ERP) method submission deadline is Friday, June 26 for the upcoming meeting on Wednesday, August […]
Lab Proficiency Testing, Contaminants, Microbiology, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Food General
Enroll Now: AOAC PT Deadlines Upcoming
Upcoming enrollment deadlines for the AOAC’s Food & Environmental Proficiency Testing Programs include the C01 Ground Meat, C02 Processed Cheese, and P01 Pesticide Residues in Fruits and Vegetables program on […]
Carbohydrates, Chemistry, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Publications
Public Comments: Galactosyllactoses SMPR
The AOAC SPIFAN Working Group recently completed its review of the Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Determination of Galactosyllactoses in infant- and adult/pediatric nutritional formula and is now accepting […]
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Methods & Standards
SPIFAN Nutrients Method Submission Deadline
AOAC Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals (SPIFAN) Nutrients Expert Review Panel (ERP) meeting is being scheduled for mid-April. Please submit methods to be reviewed at this meeting […]
Carbohydrates, Chemistry, Governance and Policies, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Nutrients, OMA, Protein
Call for SPIFAN Working Group Members: Appendix L
AOAC is recruiting subject matter experts to join the Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals (SPIFAN) Appendix L Working Group with team members updating OMA Appendix L: AOAC […]
Chemistry, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Protein
Public Comment: Molecular Weight Distribution SMPR
The AOAC Dairy Protein Hydrolysates (DPH) Working Group and Advisory Panel recently completed its review of the Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Characterization of Molecular Weight Distribution in Dairy […]
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AOAC INTERNATIONAL Announces Dr. Brendon Gill as the 2026 Wiley Award Winner
New Zealand Chemist is Honored for His Years of Dedication to Analytical Science Rockville, Maryland, February 24, 2026 — Gary Swanson, President of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, announced today that New Zealand […]
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Protein
Call for Degree of Hydrolysis Working Group
AOAC is launching a new Working Group within our Dairy Protein Hydrolysates (DPH) Program focused on Degree of Hydrolysis in hydrolyzed dairy protein ingredients and finished products formulated with hydrolyzed […]
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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 […]
