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Register for the Free SPADA AI/ML for NGS Webinar

October 7, 2026

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 […]

Biothreat Agents, Emerging Issues, Food General, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, New Initiatives

Call for Volunteers: mNGS for Food

October 7, 2026

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, […]

Methods & Standards, New Initiatives

AOAC INTERNATIONAL Awarded NIST Grant to Develop Standards for Colorimetric Field Tests for Drug Detection

October 6, 2026

Rockville, Maryland, October 6, 2026 — AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) has received a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) grant to develop performance standards and […]

Chemistry, Dietary Supplements, Food General, International Methods, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Nutrients, OMA, Publications

Call for Volunteers: Vitamins Guidance Document

September 23, 2026

AOAC is recruiting subject matter experts to join the Vitamins Guidance Working Group focused on microencapsulation. Please apply by Friday, October 9. Photo by IrisImages – stock.adobe.com

Chemistry, Contaminants, Emerging Issues, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives

Call for Colorimetric Field Tests Working Group

September 16, 2026

AOAC is launching a new Working Group in collaboration with NIST focused on developing an SMPR and Standard Protocol for colorimetric spot tests used to detect drugs. Please use the […]

Chemistry, Emerging Issues, Food General, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Sections

Call for Volunteers: Pesticides in Herbs & Spices

September 15, 2026

AOAC INTERNATIONAL is seeking volunteer subject matter experts to serve on a working group focused on developing Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for pesticide residues in herbs and spices. Please […]

Botanicals, Contaminants, Dietary Supplements, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, OMA

Call for Volunteers: Trace Elemental Contaminants

September 10, 2026

AOAC INTERNATIONAL is seeking volunteer subject matter experts to serve on a working group focused on developing Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for low level trace elemental contaminants in dietary […]

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

August 26, 2026

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 […]

Contaminants, Emerging Issues, Food General, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives

Register for the Free Microplastics Webinar

August 12, 2026

Register for the free Microplastics Analysis in Food: Current Challenges & Opportunities for Standardization Webinar on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM EDT. Join experts as […]

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

July 22, 2026

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, Dietary Supplements, Emerging Issues, Food Authenticity & Fraud, Food General, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Novel Foods, Nutrients, OMA, Protein, Publications

Consensus Vote: Free Amino Acids SMPR

July 21, 2026

The AOAC Novel Foods Program has completed the final draft of Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Determination of Free Amino Acids in Foods, with an Emphasis on Novel Foods […]

Chemistry, Dietary Supplements, Food General, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Novel Foods, Nutrients, OMA, Protein, Publications

Consensus Vote: Total Amino Acids SMPR

July 21, 2026

The AOAC Novel Foods Program has completed the final draft of Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Determination of Total Amino Acids in Foods, with an Emphasis on Novel Foods […]

Chemistry, Dietary Supplements, Emerging Issues, Food Authenticity & Fraud, Food General, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Novel Foods, Nutrients, OMA, Protein, Publications

Register for the Novel Foods Stakeholder Meeting

July 1, 2026

Register for the AOAC Novel Foods Program Stakeholder Meeting to participate in the launch of the Consensus Voting period for the SMPR® for Total Amino Acids and the SMPR® 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

June 3, 2026

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 […]

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    Strengthen Your Lab Before Year-End

    October 14, 2026

    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

    October 14, 2026

    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

    October 7, 2026

    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

    October 7, 2026

    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 […]