Agricultural Materials, Cannabis, Lab Proficiency Testing, Microbiology
Now Accredited – Microbial Contaminants in Hemp PT
AOAC Microbial Contaminants in Hemp Proficiency Testing (CHM01) – SHIPMENT DATE 10/05/2026 (Enroll by 9/04/2026) Newly accredited to ISO/IEC 17043, the AOAC Microbial Contaminants in Hemp (CHM01) Proficiency Testing Program is designed […]
Cannabis, Dietary Supplements, Food General, Microbiology, Publications
Strengthen Your Lab This Summer
Quality doesn’t take a vacation. The AOAC Guidelines for Laboratories Performing Microbiological and Chemical Analyses of Food, Dietary Supplements, Pharmaceuticals, and Cannabis help labs maintain consistency, accuracy, and compliance year‑round. […]
Journal of AOAC, Food Authenticity & Fraud, Allergens, Contaminants, Chemistry, Microbiology
July-August 2026 Issue of the JAOAC
The July-August 2026 issue, Volume 109, Issue 4, of the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL has been released. The latest issue contains research and review articles on Animal Food, Pet Food, and Plant […]
Lab Proficiency Testing, Microbiology
Enroll in AOAC’s New Salmonella Swab PT Program
Newly accredited and designed for confidence, the Salmonella Swab (SS01) proficiency testing program enables participating laboratories to verify and report the presence or absence of Salmonella, along with O & H antigen results and species identification when […]
Microbiology, Chemistry
In-the-Lab Safety & Security
AOAC Committee on Safety & Security – “Safety & Security Pills” A concise safety and security reflection on AI reliability, laboratory risk, and the need for human oversight, prepared for […]
Journal of AOAC, Chemistry, Contaminants, Microbiology
JAOAC – A Global Invitation: Submissions From Around the World
AOAC is a global scientific community, and in July we highlight international contributions. The Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL welcomes submissions from laboratories across all regions working in analytical chemistry, microbiology, […]
Methods & Standards, OMA, Microbiology, Botanicals, Chemistry
Method Development Webinar Series Recordings
The four-part AOAC Webinar Series on Method Development is now available on demand for free. Register for any or all of the courses to view the recordings.
Cannabis, Dietary Supplements, Food General, Microbiology, Publications
June is for Quality Excellence
Stay ahead of accreditation requirements. The AOAC Guidelines for Laboratories Performing Microbiological and Chemical Analyses of Food, Dietary Supplements, Pharmaceuticals, and Cannabis deliver practical, ISO‑aligned criteria for microbiological and chemical analyses. […]
Lab Proficiency Testing, Microbiology
Upcoming Pathogen-Free Microbiology PT Deadline
The latest enrollment deadline for AOAC’s Food & Environmental Proficiency Testing Programs includes the August M02 Pathogen-Free Microbiology round on Friday, July 17. The matrix of mashed potatoes includes organisms […]
Annual Meeting, Journal of AOAC, Chemistry, Microbiology
Annual Meeting Posters Now Open
Share your latest analytical insights at the AOAC Annual Meeting — poster abstracts are now open for submission June 4–July 2. You’re also encouraged to turn your work into a […]
Annual Meeting, Cannabis, Chemistry, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, Research Institute
Training Courses at the 2026 AOAC Annual Meeting
Two training courses will be offered at the 140th Annual Meeting & Exposition in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM – the […]
Lab Proficiency Testing, Microbiology
AOAC PT Receives New Accreditation
The newly accredited Salmonella Swab PT Program (SS01) enables participating laboratories to verify and report the presence or absence of salmonella, along with O & H antigen results and species identification when applicable. Each sample set […]
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. […]
Research Institute, Microbiology
New Research Institute PTM Certifications May 26
The following test kits received AOAC Research Institute PTM certification:
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Annual Meeting, Inside Laboratory Management, Publications, OMA, Methods & Standards, Sections
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 […]
