Food Colors, Methods & Standards, Microbiology
Notice of Revision: SMPR CANS Salmonella
Comment period deadline: Wednesday, November 11, 2026. AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) is issuing a notice of revision for editorial correction and statistical clarification to the AOAC Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) […]
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 […]
Biothreat Agents, Emerging Issues, Food General, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, New Initiatives
Call for Volunteers: mNGS for Food
AOAC INTERNATIONAL is seeking volunteer subject matter experts to serve on a working group focused on developing a minimum information document for metagenomics (mNGS) for food. Please apply by Monday, […]
Journal of AOAC, Chemistry, Contaminants, Microbiology
JAOAC – Method Validation Focus: Strengthening Confidence in Analytical Results
This month, the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL emphasizes the importance of method validation. We invite submissions of single laboratory validations, interlaboratory studies, collaborative studies, and performance evaluations that demonstrate method […]
Cannabis, Dietary Supplements, Food General, Microbiology, Publications
Back to the Bench, Back to Quality
Reinforce your lab’s standards this fall. The AOAC Guidelines for Laboratories Performing Microbiological and Chemical Analyses of Food, Dietary Supplements, Pharmaceuticals, and Cannabis support robust testing practices across microbiology and […]
Cannabis, Dietary Supplements, Food General, Microbiology, Publications
Audit Season Is Coming
Prepare with confidence. The AOAC Guidelines for Laboratories Performing Microbiological and Chemical Analyses of Food, Dietary Supplements, Pharmaceuticals, and Cannabis outline the systems, documentation, and performance criteria auditors expect to […]
Lab Proficiency Testing, Microbiology
Upcoming October Standard Microbiology PT Deadline
Upcoming enrollment deadlines for AOAC’s Food & Environmental Proficiency Testing Programs include the October C01 Ground Meat and C02 Processed Cheese Standard Microbiology rounds on Friday, October 30. To learn […]
Allergens, Chemistry, Contaminants, Food Authenticity & Fraud, Food General, Journal of AOAC, Microbiology, Methods & Standards, Novel Foods, Nutrients, Research Institute, Publications
Sept.-Oct. 2026 Issue of the JAOAC
The September-October 2026 issue, Volume 109, Issue 5, of the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL has been released. The latest issue includes an article on “Advancing PFAS Analysis Through Scientific Publication” by Kai […]
Microbiology, Research Institute
New Research Institute Certifications September 26
The following test kits received AOAC Research Institute PTM certification: The following item received AOAC Research Institute’s first PTC certification:
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 […]
News
Allergens, Publications
Gluten Guidelines Provide Transparency for End Users
End users need clear, accurate information about what a validated method can — and cannot — do. AOAC INTERNATIONAL Guidelines for Validation of Qualitative Gluten Methods with Specific Examples – […]
Research Institute
RI Releases 2027 Fee Schedule
The AOAC Research Institute has updated its fee schedule for 2027 for the PTM and PTC programs. The new rates take effect January 1, 2027.
Chemistry, Contaminants, Food General, Methods & Standards
AOAC SMPR Supersession Notice
AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) is providing notice of the proposed supersession of AOAC SMPR® 2012.007, Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Heavy Metals in a Variety of Foods and Beverages, by […]
Contaminants, Dietary Supplements, Emerging Issues, International Methods, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Novel Foods
Consensus Vote: Mycotoxins in Foods and Feed
The AOAC Novel Foods Program has completed the final draft of Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Determination of Mycotoxins in Food and Feed, with an Emphasis on Novel Foods […]
