Food Colors, Agricultural Materials, Methods & Standards
The AOAC Color Additives from Natural Sources – Residual Solvents Subgroup recently completed its review and revision of the SMPR for Selected Residual Solvents in Color Additives from Crop Based Sources; […]
Methods & Standards, Contaminants, Food General
The AOAC Heavy Metals Working Group recently completed its review, revision, and reconciliation of public comments of the SMPR for the Determination of Trace Elemental Contaminants in Food and Beverages; and is […]
Contaminants, Food General, Methods & Standards
The AOAC PFAS Working Group recently completed its review and revision of the SMPR for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in produce, beverages, dairy products, eggs, seafood, meat products, and […]
Biothreat Agents, Methods & Standards, Publications, Journal of AOAC
Be sure to check out the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL for publication of the first amplicon sequencing minimum reporting guidance document that also provides methods for end users to evaluate […]
Governance and Policies, Methods & Standards
DEADLINE: July 31, 2023 This is a distinctive opportunity for AOAC members to help scientifically lead the Association toward its goals and serve its mission. The OMB serves the Association in […]
Food Authenticity & Fraud, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Methods & Standards
The 42nd session of the FAO World Health Organization CCMAS has endorsed three AOAC Official Methods of Analysis (SPIFAN methods for total amino acids, tryptophan, and vitamin B12 in infant […]
Food Colors, Contaminants, Methods & Standards
DEADLINE: Friday, July 28, 2023 The AOAC Residual Solvents Subgroup within the Color Additives from Natural Colors Working Group recently completed its review and revision of the SMPR for Selected Residual […]
Dietary Supplements, Methods & Standards
A big thank you to our co-chairs, Dr. Anja These (BfR) and Dr. Lukas Vaclavik (Eurofins), and the working group for all the effort put forth on the draft. Another […]
Contaminants, Food General, Methods & Standards
A huge thank you to the PFAS working group and chair, Dr. Susan Genualdi (FDA), for all the hard work and contributions putting together drafting a SMPR for Select Food […]
Contaminants, Food General, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives
DEADLINE: July 7, 2023 The AOAC Heavy Metals Working Group recently completed its review and revision of the SMPR for the Determination of Trace Elemental Contaminants in Food and Beverages and […]
Allergens, Methods & Standards
AOAC is continuing the call for experts/volunteers to participate in the Gluten & Food Allergens Program. The Gluten Working Group is initiating the development of a Qualitative Validation Guidance document, […]
Methods & Standards, Biothreat Agents
AOAC’s Stakeholder Program on Agent Detection Assays (SPADA) is focused on developing the biothreat agent detection standards needed by government agencies and first response bodies. Are you interested in contributing […]
Methods & Standards
Erik Konings represented AOAC INTERNATIONAL in celebrating World Metrology Day on May 20, 2023. The Consultative Committee for Amount of Substance: Metrology in Chemistry and Biology curated a series of […]
Agricultural Materials, Methods & Standards
AOAC is recruiting subject matter expert volunteers for its Expert Review Panel (ERP) for Total Sulfur Fertilizer Methods. Eligibility for Expert Review Panel Membership All applications will be screened […]
Chemistry, Food General, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Novel Foods, OMA, Protein
The AOAC Novel Foods Program completed its first draft of Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Determination of Total Amino Acids in Foods, with an Emphasis on Novel Foods and […]
Dietary Fiber
Deadline: May 16, 2025 AOAC’s new Dietary Fiber & Other Carbohydrates Program is seeking volunteer subject matter experts to join a Working Group tasked with developing an End-User Guidance Document […]
Governance and Policies
AOAC is seeking potential nominees to serve on the AOAC INTERNATIONAL Board of Directors for the following positions: President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director (2). This is a unique opportunity for AOAC members to […]
Methods & Standards, Microbiology, Chemistry, Research Institute, OMA
On Wednesday, May 7, and Thursday, May 8, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET each day, the AOAC Research Institute will present a live training course reviewing the technical […]
