Microbiology, Annual Meeting
AOAC Micro Community Newsletter and Micro Community Survey!
AOAC INTERNATIONAL will be publishing a quarterly newsletter focused on all things microbiology – from AOAC working groups, new program and project initiatives, member spotlights, current events, and more. The […]
Membership
Melissa Phillips Writes NIST Blog
AOAC member Melissa Phillips of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) shared a blog about the work she does to keep food safe. https://www.nist.gov/blogs/taking-measure/organic-vegetarian-or-carnivore-whatever-you-eat-my-lab-working-keep-it-safe #foodsafety
Food Authenticity & Fraud, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Methods & Standards
Three AOAC Official Methods Endorsed by the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling (CCMAS)
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 […]
Lab Proficiency Testing
Listeria Environmental Swab PT-Added to Scope of Accreditation
The Proficiency Testing division continues to develop new programs based on participant feedback or regulatory requirements. The Listeria Environmental Swab (LS01) Proficiency Testing program was developed based on the additional […]
Food Colors, Contaminants, Methods & Standards
Call for Comments: Residual Solvents (Color Additives from Natural Sources)
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 […]
Analytical Methods Week
Analytical Methods Week Schedule: July 24-28, 2023
Analytical Methods Week, run by AOAC INTERNATIONAL’s Official Methods Program, is a series of virtual Expert Review Panel (ERP) meetings, allowing method developers and experts to come together and advance analytical science. […]
Dietary Supplements, Methods & Standards
Speeding Along, PAs SMPR Out for Working Group Comment
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
PFAS SMPR in the Home Stretch
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
Call for Comments: Heavy Metals
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 […]
Annual Meeting
Call for Judges for First Timer Poster Contest
AOAC is seeking volunteers to judge First Timer Poster Presentations at the Annual Meeting in New Orleans. Judges must be in person at the Annual Meeting and available to make […]
Cannabis, Lab Proficiency Testing
Ahead of the Times….
AOAC and its test material provider Signature Science LLC are sending the first > 0.3% THC Cannabis samples for Proficiency Testing to laboratories. Samples were shipped Monday, June 5. Participating laboratories […]
Allergens, Methods & Standards
Calls for Working Group Members – GFA
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
Call for Volunteers – SPADA
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
AOAC Celebrates World Metrology Day 2023
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 […]
News
Membership, Annual Meeting, Governance and Policies
Call for Volunteers: Membership Committee
The AOAC Committee on Membership is currently seeking active volunteers to fill the following vacant positions: The Membership Committee is responsible for reviewing policies and procedures related to all types […]
Chemistry, Food General, Microbiology, Research Institute
New Research Institute PTM Certifications – June 25
The following test kits recently received AOAC Research Institute PTM certification:
Carbohydrates, Chemistry, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Nutrients, Publications
Call for WG Volunteers: SPIFAN Galactosyllactose
AOAC is recruiting subject matter experts to join the Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals (SPIFAN) Galactosyllactose Working Group targeting 3′-GL, 4′-GL, and 6′-GL. Please apply by Friday, […]
Annual Meeting
Early Career Discount for the AOAC Annual Meeting
Know an early career colleague or mentee who would benefit from attending the annual meeting? AOAC is offering special discounted registration until Wednesday, June 25 for early career professionals with […]
