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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 […]

Biothreat Agents, Microbiology, New Initiatives

New! SPADA Metagenomics Working Groups

May 20, 2026

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. […]

Carbohydrates, Chemistry, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Publications

Public Comments: Galactosyllactoses SMPR

April 1, 2026

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 […]

Chemistry, Emerging Issues, Food General, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Novel Foods, Nutrients, Publications

Public Comment: Free and Total Amino Acids SMPRs

April 1, 2026

The AOAC Novel Foods Working Groups recently completed their reviews of the Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Determination of Free Amino Acids in Foods, with an Emphasis on Novel […]

Biothreat Agents, Emerging Issues, Microbiology, New Initiatives

Upcoming SPADA Webinar: Metagenomics, AI and ML

March 16, 2026

On Monday, March 23, from 12:30 to 2:00 PM ET, AOAC will be hosting a webinar focused on the impetus and deliverables from the Metagenomics Working Group’s most recent work […]

Chemistry, Food General, International Methods, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Protein, Sections

Attend DPH Session at the AOAC China Meeting

March 4, 2026

Register to virtually attend the Dairy Protein Hydrolysates Session at the AOAC China Section Annual Meeting on March 25, from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET (US). Please register by […]

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

February 25, 2026

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

February 25, 2026

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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    July/August 2026 Issue of ILM Now Available Online

    August 27, 2026

    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 […]

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    Public Comment: Total Fluorine & TOF SMPRs

    August 26, 2026

    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

    August 26, 2026

    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 […]

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    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 […]