International Methods
AOAC INTERNATIONAL announces new role in global food safety standards
Organization accredited as Administrator for U.S. participation in international standards organization activities for food products Rockville, Maryland, April 29, 2020—AOAC INTERNATIONAL today formally announced that it will be playing a […]
Cannabis
AOAC scientists approve Official Method of Analysis for cannabinoids in hemp
Expert Review Panel approves an analytical method for detecting and measuring cannabinoids in hemp Rockville Maryland, April 23, 2020 – AOAC INTERNATIONAL announced today that a liquid chromatography–diode array detection […]
Governance and Policies, Membership
In Memorium: Patrice Arbault, AOAC INTERNATIONAL Member of the Board
AOAC INTERNATIONAL staff and members are remembering the life of Patrice Arbault, a highly respected analytical scientist whose contribution to AOAC spanned many roles and lasted more than a decade. […]
Sections
Challenges, Opportunities, and a “Roadmap to the Future” – AOAC India Section Meeting
In late February, AOAC’s India Section held their 7th Annual conference on building capacity and collaborative leadership to ensure safe and nutritious food. More than 300 leading specialists from across […]
Governance and Policies, Membership, International Methods
AOAC Global Council kicks off at 2020 Midyear Meeting
At the 2020 Midyear Meeting, AOAC INTERNATIONAL President Henry Chin presided as the AOAC Global Council held its first in-person meeting, including Ambassador-level members Abbott Nutrition, Eurofins, Herbalife Nutrition, and […]
Emerging Issues, Rosins, New Initiatives
Working Group on Rosins takes shape
With wood rosins growing in use in the food supply chain, the lack of standards emerged as an area of concern in the 2019 Analytical Solutions Forum. Six months later, […]
Allergens
Report out from the Working Group on Allergens
On March 11, 2020, Samuel Godefroy of Universite Laval, co-chair of the Working Group on Allergens with Jupiter Yeung of Nestle, led a two-hour update on the current status of […]
Biothreat Agents
SPADA meeting highlights achievements and looks to future
Recapping a successful year, speakers at the Stakeholder Program on Agent Detection Assays (SPADA) session at the AOAC INTERNATIONAL Midyear Meeting highlighted the achievements of the several working groups, including […]
Food Authenticity & Fraud
Whole genome sequencing and genetic identification testing: Promising tools for botanicals authentication
The use of herbal supplements has increased dramatically. But as sales and usage have increased, so too have questions concerning the authenticity and quality of ingredients. Economically motivated adulteration, quality, […]
Midyear Meeting, Microbiology, Methods & Standards
Microbiology: New SMPR and two new Methods approved at 2020 Midyear Meeting
During the AOAC INTERNATIONAL 2020 Midyear Meeting, the Working Group on Quantitative Microbiology Method Validation Acceptance Criteria, chaired by Patrick Bird of PMB BioTek Consulting, finalized a Standard Method Performance […]
International Methods
AOAC launches Analytical International Methods and Standards (AIMS) Program
AOAC INTERNATIONAL’s 2020 Midyear Meeting saw the launch of a new scientific program, the Analytical International Methods and Standards (AIMS) Program, whose objective is to address emerging issues and opportunities […]
Emerging Issues
Five key Takeaways from the Midyear Meeting 2020 Analytical Solutions Forum
In a full-day program held at the 2020 Midyear Meeting, AOAC INTERNATIONAL’s Analytical Solutions Forum (ASF) highlighted the comprehensive and integrated nature of AOAC’s science activities. Beyond standards and method […]
Food Authenticity & Fraud, Midyear Meeting
A year of analytical thinking: AOAC’s Food Authenticity & Fraud (FAM) Program
On March 13, AOAC stakeholders delved into the complexities of testing for food fraud and authenticity in a spirited discussion during the Midyear Meeting. Two working groups, one on targeted […]
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Midyear Meeting, Methods & Standards
SPIFAN scientists advance three SMPRs and review OMA Methods for six key nutrients
In the 21st meeting of the Stakeholder Program for Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals (SPIFAN) on March 12, stakeholders advanced three new Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs) as written. The […]
News
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 […]
