Allergens, Publications
Gluten Guidelines Provide Transparency for End Users
End users need clear, accurate information about what a validated method can — and cannot — do. AOAC INTERNATIONAL Guidelines for Validation of Qualitative Gluten Methods with Specific Examples – […]
Research Institute
RI Releases 2027 Fee Schedule
The AOAC Research Institute has updated its fee schedule for 2027 for the PTM and PTC programs. The new rates take effect January 1, 2027.
Chemistry, Contaminants, Food General, Methods & Standards
AOAC SMPR Supersession Notice
AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) is providing notice of the proposed supersession of AOAC SMPR® 2012.007, Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Heavy Metals in a Variety of Foods and Beverages, by […]
Contaminants, Dietary Supplements, Emerging Issues, International Methods, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Novel Foods
Consensus Vote: Mycotoxins in Foods and Feed
The AOAC Novel Foods Program has completed the final draft of Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Determination of Mycotoxins in Food and Feed, with an Emphasis on Novel Foods […]
Food Colors, Methods & Standards, Microbiology
Notice of Revision: SMPR CANS Salmonella
Comment period deadline: Wednesday, November 11, 2026. AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) is issuing a notice of revision for editorial correction and statistical clarification to the AOAC Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) […]
Membership, Research Institute
Exclusive AOAC Member Update
Please mark your calendars for our exclusive AOAC Member Update on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. Since the new member orientation in April and the AOAC Annual […]
Biothreat Agents, Methods & Standards
History of SPADA Webinar
On Friday, November 6, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM ET, AOAC will offer a free webinar on the history, accomplishments, and impact of the Stakeholder Panel on Agent Detection Assays […]
Cannabis, Contaminants, Methods & Standards
Revision Notice: AOAC SMPRs 2020.001 & 2023.005
Notice of Revision to AOAC SMPR® 2020.001 and AOAC SMPR® 2023.005 Comment period deadline: October 30, 2026 AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) is issuing a notice of revision for an editorial correction […]
Publications, Cannabis, Chemistry, Microbiology
Strengthen Your Lab Before Year-End
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
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
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
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
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, […]
Novel Foods, Methods & Standards, Contaminants, Food General
Register for the Novel Foods Stakeholder Meeting
Register for the AOAC Novel Foods Program Stakeholder Meeting on Wednesday, October 21 (11:00AM – 12:00 PM EDT) to participate in the launch of the Consensus Voting period for the […]
News
Allergens, Publications
Gluten Guidelines Provide Transparency for End Users
End users need clear, accurate information about what a validated method can — and cannot — do. AOAC INTERNATIONAL Guidelines for Validation of Qualitative Gluten Methods with Specific Examples – […]
Research Institute
RI Releases 2027 Fee Schedule
The AOAC Research Institute has updated its fee schedule for 2027 for the PTM and PTC programs. The new rates take effect January 1, 2027.
Chemistry, Contaminants, Food General, Methods & Standards
AOAC SMPR Supersession Notice
AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) is providing notice of the proposed supersession of AOAC SMPR® 2012.007, Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Heavy Metals in a Variety of Foods and Beverages, by […]
Contaminants, Dietary Supplements, Emerging Issues, International Methods, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Novel Foods
Consensus Vote: Mycotoxins in Foods and Feed
The AOAC Novel Foods Program has completed the final draft of Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Determination of Mycotoxins in Food and Feed, with an Emphasis on Novel Foods […]
