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 […]
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®) […]
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 […]
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Methods & Standards, Nutrients, Protein, Publications
Public Comment: Degree of Hydrolysis SMPR
The AOAC Dairy Protein Hydrolysates – Degree of Hydrolysis Working Group completed its review of the SMPR and is now accepting public comments through Monday, September 28. Please submit your […]
Contaminants, Food General, Methods & Standards, Novel Foods
Public Comment: Mycotoxins SMPR
The AOAC Novel Foods Program has completed its first draft of Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Determination of Mycotoxins in Foods and Feed, with an Emphasis on Novel Foods […]
Carbohydrates, Methods & Standards, Nutrients
Public Comment: Fiber Method Selection Guidance
The AOAC Fiber Working Group completed its review of the Method Selection Guidance for Dietary Fiber Analysis and is now accepting public comments through Thursday, August 20. Please submit your […]
Allergens, Food General, Journal of AOAC, Publications
Public Comment: GFA End-User Guidance Document
The AOAC Gluten & Food Allergens (GFA) Working Group and Advisory Panel recently completed its review of the End-User Standard Guidance: Method Selection and Verification Guidance for Gluten and Food […]
Drinking Water, Methods & Standards, Microbiology
Call for Comment: Culture-based Legionella SMPRs
The AOAC AIMS Legionella Working Group recently completed its review of the following Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Legionella by culture-based methods. The Working Group is now accepting public […]
Chemistry, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Protein
Public Comment: Molecular Weight Distribution SMPR
The AOAC Dairy Protein Hydrolysates (DPH) Working Group and Advisory Panel recently completed its review of the Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Characterization of Molecular Weight Distribution in Dairy […]
Biothreat Agents, Food General, Methods & Standards, Microbiology
Call for Public Comment: Metagenomics in Food SMPR
The AOAC SPADA Working Group recently completed its review of the Standard Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Identification of Microorganisms in Food by Metagenomic Sequencing and is now accepting public comments […]
Contaminants, Food Colors, Methods & Standards, Microbiology
Vote on SMPR: Salmonella Species in Colors
The Color Additives from Natural Sources Micro Working Group recently completed its review, revision, and reconciliation of public comments on the SMPR for Detection of Salmonella Species in Colors from […]
Chemistry, Methods & Standards, OMA
Call for Public Comment: NIST Drug Test Strip SMPR
The AOAC x NIST Drug Test Strips Working Group completed its review of the SMPR®and Test Protocol for Detection of Benzodiazepines, Fentanyl, Medetomidine, Nitazenes, and Xylazine in Selected Drug Products […]
Chemistry, Contaminants, Methods & Standards
Public Comment: Draft SMPR® for PFAS in FCM
The AOAC Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Food Contact Materials (FCM) Working Group recently completed its review and revision of the SMPR® PFAS in Food Packaging Materials. The draft […]
Allergens, Food General, Methods & Standards
Call for Public Comments: Gluten Quantitative Method Validation Guidance Document
The AOAC Gluten and Food Allergens (GFA) Program’s Gluten Quantitative Analysis Working Group completed its first draft of Guidelines for Validation of Quantitative Gluten Methods, with Specific Examples for ELISA […]
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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 […]
