Food General, Novel Foods, Protein

Novel Foods: Amino Acids Call for Methods

September 30, 2026

AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) invites method developers to submit methods for the determination of total amino acids and/or free amino acids in foods, with an emphasis on novel foods and ingredients […]

Chemistry, Emerging Issues, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Nutrients, Protein, Publications

Call for Methods: Molecular Weight Distribution

August 26, 2026

DEADLINE:  Friday, February 26, 2027 Characterization of Molecular Weight Distribution in Dairy Protein Hydrolysates AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) invites method developers to submit methods for First Action consideration and possible evaluation through […]

Carbohydrates, Chemistry, Contaminants, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Nutrients, OMA, Publications

Call for Methods: SPIFAN Galactosyllactoses

July 22, 2026

AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) invites method developers to submit methods for First Action consideration and possible evaluation through the AOAC Official Methods program. Prospective methods must meet the minimum Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for […]

Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals

SPIFAN Nutrients Method Submission Deadline

April 29, 2026

The AOAC Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutrition (SPIFAN) Nutrients Expert Review Panel (ERP) method submission deadline is Friday, June 26 for the upcoming meeting on Wednesday, August […]

Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Methods & Standards

SPIFAN Nutrients Method Submission Deadline

March 4, 2026

AOAC Stakeholder Program on Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals (SPIFAN) Nutrients Expert Review Panel (ERP) meeting is being scheduled for mid-April. Please submit methods to be reviewed at this meeting […]

International Methods, Methods & Standards, Agricultural Materials, Chemistry, Contaminants, Food Colors, Food General

Call for Methods for Residual Solvents

August 24, 2025

CANS – Residual Solvents AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) invites method developers to submit methods for First Action consideration and possible evaluation through the AOAC Official MethodsSM program. Prospective methods must be […]

Chemistry, Contaminants, Methods & Standards

Call for Methods Extended: PFAS in Food Packaging Materials

August 6, 2025

AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) invites method developers to submit methods for First Action consideration and possible evaluation through the AOAC Official MethodsSM program. Prospective methods must meet the minimum Standard Method […]

Chemistry, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, OMA, Protein

Call for Methods Milk Fat Globule Membrane Protein

March 5, 2025

AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) invites method developers to submit methods for consideration and possible evaluation through the AOAC Official Methods℠ program. Prospective methods must be able to distinguish intact MFGM proteins […]

Contaminants, Chemistry, Methods & Standards, Botanicals

Call for Methods: Ethylene Oxide and its Marker Residue 2-Chloroethanol 

September 25, 2024

AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) invites method developers to submit methods for consideration and possible evaluation through the AOAC Official MethodsSM program. Prospective methods must utilize chromatographic separation with mass spectrometric detection […]

Methods & Standards, Food General, Research Institute, Microbiology, OMA

Call for Methods: Detection, Identification, and Characterization of Cyclospora cayetanensis

August 23, 2024

DEADLINE: NO DEADLINE Detection, Identification, and Characterization of Cyclospora cayetanensis  AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) invites method developers to submit methods for consideration and possible evaluation through the AOAC Official MethodsSM program. Prospective methods […]

Contaminants, Food General, Methods & Standards

Call for Methods: Trace Elemental Contaminants in Foods and Beverages

May 15, 2024

Call for Methods AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) invites method developers to submit methods for First Action consideration and possible evaluation through the AOAC Official MethodsSM program. Prospective methods must utilize inductively […]

Food Colors, Methods & Standards

Call for Methods: Pesticides in Color Additives

May 15, 2024

AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) invites method developers to submit methods for First Action consideration and possible evaluation through the AOAC Official MethodsTM program. Prospective methods must be able to quantify selected […]

Methods & Standards, Food Colors

Call for Methods: Residual Solvents in Color Additives

February 16, 2024

AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) invites method developers to submit methods for First Action consideration and possible evaluation through the AOAC Official MethodsTM program. Prospective methods must be able to quantify selected […]

Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, OMA

SPIFAN Call for Methods: Phospholipids

October 4, 2023

DEADLINE:  ONGOING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Determination of Phospholipids in infant formula, adult/pediatric formula and select milk and milk products AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) invites method developers to submit methods for consideration and […]

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    Allergens, Publications

    Gluten Guidelines Provide Transparency for End Users

    October 21, 2026

    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

    October 21, 2026

    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

    October 21, 2026

    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

    October 21, 2026

    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 […]