International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, Microbiology
Food Microbiology Method Submissions Due
The method submission deadline for Food Microbiology Methods is 5:00 PM ET on Tuesday, March 4. Methods submitted by the deadline will be reviewed by the AOAC Expert Review Panel […]
Chemistry, Contaminants, Food Colors, Methods & Standards
Call for Experts – Solvents, Pesticides, and Color Additives
AOAC is recruiting subject matter expert volunteers for Expert Review Panel(s) in the following areas: solvents, pesticides, and color additives. There are multiple methods ready for review that fall into […]
Chemistry, Contaminants, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Methods & Standards
Call for Experts – Acrylamide
AOAC is recruiting subject matter volunteer experts for its Expert Review Panel (ERP) for acrylamide in foods. Matrices to be considered include potato products, baby food, bread, herbs and spices, […]
Chemistry, International Methods, Membership, Annual Meeting, Awards, Methods & Standards, Food General
AOAC INTERNATIONAL Announces Dr. Eric Verdon as the 2025 Wiley Award Winner
Veterinary Drug Leader is Honored for his Years of Dedication to Analytical Science. Rockville, Maryland, February 7, 2025 — Danièle Sohier, President of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, announced today that French chemist […]
Agricultural Materials, Botanicals, Cannabis, Chemistry, Contaminants, Dietary Supplements, Food Authenticity & Fraud, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Lab Proficiency Testing, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, Publications, Technical Divisions
Got PT? Proficiency Testing and QAES for 2025
AOAC offers accredited proficiency testing programs, and quality assurance and educational samples (QAES) for Food and Environmental, as well as Cannabis/Hemp Laboratories. AOAC samples arrive homogeneous and ready to analyze […]
Methods & Standards, OMA, Publications
OMA Appendices
Looking for the Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONALSM Appendices? They are publicly available on the Oxford University Press website.
Contaminants, Chemistry, Food General, Journal of AOAC, Publications, Methods & Standards
Journal Special Collection: Food Chemical Contaminants
The Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL publishes a wide array of papers under the category of Food Chemical Contaminants, which contribute to the overarching goal of ensuring food safety and protecting […]
Allergens, Chemistry, Food Authenticity & Fraud, Nutrients, Methods & Standards, Journal of AOAC, Publications, Microbiology
Jan/Feb 25 Issue of the JAOAC Released
The January-February 2025 issue, Volume 108 Issue 1, of the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL has been released. The latest issue contains research and review articles on Drug Formulations; Food Authenticity/Food […]
Chemistry, Allergens, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, Research Institute, Food Authenticity & Fraud
New Research Institute PTM Certifications
The following test kits recently received AOAC Research Institute PTM certification:
Agricultural Materials, Chemistry, Contaminants, Emerging Issues, Food General, Methods & Standards, OMA
Register to Attend the Open Bromoform ERP Meeting
The AOAC ERP for Bromoform will be meeting on Monday, February 24 from 2:30 to 5:30 PM ET to review one First Action method. To observe the proceedings, learn about […]
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Methods & Standards, OMA, Protein
AOAC SMPR® 2024.006 Published
A Standard Method Performance Requirement (SMPR®) has been published for Determination of Milk Fat Globule Membrane Proteins in Infant and Adult/Pediatric Nutritional Formula (AOAC SMPR® 2024.006).
Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, Chemistry, Nutrients
Upcoming SPIFAN Nutrients Method Submission
An Expert Review Panel Meeting for the Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutrition (SPIFAN) nutrient methods is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM ET. […]
Chemistry, Emerging Issues, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Research Institute, OMA
Drug Test Strips Webinar Available
The “Drug Test Strips: The Issue, the Need, and a Proposed Path Forward” AOAC webinar in partnership with NIST is available in the AOAC Store. The webinar worked to inform […]
Agricultural Materials, Annual Meeting, Awards, Biothreat Agents, Botanicals, Cannabis, Chemistry, Contaminants, Dietary Supplements, Emerging Issues, Food Colors, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Inside Laboratory Management, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Lab Proficiency Testing, Membership, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, Midyear Meeting, New Initiatives, Nutrients, OMA, Protein, Publications, Research Institute, Sections, Technical Divisions, Allergens, Governance and Policies
2024 Year in Review: “Cultivating Leaders and Connecting Analytical Communities”
This year, AOAC celebrated 140 years of analytical excellence, marking an anniversary for an Association that, simply put, has evolved. From its modest beginnings focused on arbitrating methods of analysis […]
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General
AOAC Closed July 4th
Happy 4th of July from AOAC. Our office will be closed. Have a fun and safe holiday.
Lab Proficiency Testing
AOAC Proficiency Testing Seeks Full-Time Intern
AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) is looking for an ambitious recent graduate or senior undergraduate student to join our Proficiency Testing Dept. as a full-time, paid internship. This is a highly sought […]
Lab Proficiency Testing, Chemistry, Microbiology
Order PT Quality Assurance and Educational Samples (QAES) Today
AOAC’s Proficiency Testing Program offers samples that are available for quality assurance and educational purposes and are separate and different from proficiency testing samples. These samples can be used for […]
Annual Meeting
Seeking Judges for Annual Meeting First Time Poster Contest
AOAC is seeking volunteer judges for the First Time Poster Contest. Judges must be in attendance at the Annual Meeting. Posters submitted for the contest will be judged based on […]
