Food General, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, OMA, Publications

2025 Schedule: Microbiology Methods ERP

December 4, 2024

The 2025 schedule for AOAC’s Expert Review Panel (ERP) focused on Microbiology Methods for Food and Environmental Surfaces has been determined. ERPs will occur on Tuesday, April 15, 2025; Tuesday, […]

Agricultural Materials, Chemistry, Contaminants, Emerging Issues, Food General, Methods & Standards, OMA

Call for Experts: Chlorates/Perchlorates

December 4, 2024

AOAC is recruiting additional subject matter expert volunteers for an existing Expert Review Panel (ERP) for review of Chlorates/Perchlorates testing methods in a broad group of matrices. The deadline to […]

Cannabis, Chemistry, Food General, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, OMA

CASP SMPR Consensus Vote

November 25, 2024

AOAC Cannabis Analytical Science Program (CASP) has completed its review and revision of the linked Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPR®) on Listeria monocytogenes in cannabis-infused edibles with the option of […]

Chemistry, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, OMA, Research Institute

Upcoming Webinar: Illicit Drug Test Strips

November 20, 2024

AOAC in partnership with NIST is hosting a webinar titled, “Illicit Drug Test Strips: The Issue, the Need, and a Proposed Path Forward” on Wednesday, December 11 from 11:30 AM […]

Journal of AOAC, Publications, Botanicals, Chemistry, Contaminants, Methods & Standards, Microbiology

November-December 2024 JAOAC Available

November 20, 2024

The November-December 2024 issue, Volume 107 Issue 6, of the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL has been released. The latest issue contains research and review articles on Animal Food and Plant […]

Journal of AOAC, Publications, Methods & Standards

Discover the Leading Edge of Analytical Science

November 14, 2024

Discover the Leading Edge of Analytical Science with the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL! Are you passionate about advancing the field of analytical science? Do you strive to ensure the highest […]

Methods & Standards, Partners

AOAC, ACIL/ILI Enhance Collaboration on Quality and Safety

November 12, 2024

Rockville, Maryland, November 12, 2024 — AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC), the American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL), and Independent Laboratories Institute (ILI) announce a new collaboration with the goal of developing […]

International Methods, Methods & Standards, Research Institute

Virtual Training Course for PTM and OMA

October 30, 2024

On Tuesday, December 3, and Wednesday, December 4, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET each day, the Research Institute will present a live training course reviewing the technical validation […]

Methods & Standards

AOAC INTERNATIONAL Awarded New NIST Grant Targeting Illicit Drug Method Performance Standards

October 25, 2024

Rockville, Maryland, October 25, 2024— AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) is a recent recipient of a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) grant for development of […]

Methods & Standards

Call for Working Group Members: Illicit Drugs Lateral Flow Immunoassay Test Strips

October 23, 2024

AOAC INTERNATIONAL is recruiting Working Group members for a project to address the need for standard development for lateral flow immunoassay test strips meant to detect illicit drugs in tablets […]

Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, OMA, Publications

Deadline Extended: SPIFAN Appendix L Consensus Vote

October 23, 2024

The Consensus Vote is underway for the proposed revisions for Appendix L of the Official Methods of Analysis℠ of AOAC INTERNATIONAL. These revisions incorporate additional definitions for various categories of […]

Annual Meeting, Awards, Methods & Standards

Deborah McKenzie Earns Inaugural Staff Award for Exemplary Service

October 22, 2024

Rockville, Maryland, October 22, 2024—AOAC INTERNATIONAL announced that Deborah McKenzie, AOAC deputy assistant executive director and chief standards officer, was named the inaugural recipient of the award with her namesake. […]

Microbiology, Methods & Standards

Call for Public Comment: Salmonella

October 16, 2024

The AOAC Micro Subgroup within the Color Additives from Natural Colors Working Group recently completed its review and revision of the SMPR for Detection of Salmonella species in Colors from […]

Methods & Standards

Register to Attend the Open Nutrient Expert Review Panel Meeting

October 16, 2024

The AOAC ERP for Nutrients will be meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM ET to review two methods: Fluoride (Final Action) and A1 A2 Beta […]

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    AOAC Closed July 4th

    July 2, 2025

    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

    July 2, 2025

    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

    June 25, 2025

    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

    June 25, 2025

    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 […]