Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals

Call for Vote: SMPRs for A1/A2 Beta Casein & Fatty Acids at the SN-2 Position of Triacylglycerol Molecules

May 25, 2022

AOAC has reviewed all votes and determined that the submissions received for the Fatty Acids at the SN-2 Position of Triacylglycerol Molecules and A1/A2 Beta Casein Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs) […]

Lab Proficiency Testing

AOAC to add new analytes to Cheese Chemistry (C02) and Standard Micro (M01) PT Programs

May 24, 2022

In response to customer feedback, analytes have been added to two of the following Proficiency Testing Programs: Cheese Chemistry PT: Starting with the upcoming June C02 PT round, participating labs […]

Cannabis, Lab Proficiency Testing

AOAC INTERNATIONAL Partners with Signature Science for Cannabis Proficiency Testing Program Test Materials

May 9, 2022

Rockville, Maryland, May 10, 2022 – AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) recently announced it has partnered with Signature Science, LLC (SigSci) as its test material provider for AOAC’s new Cannabis/Hemp Proficiency Testing […]

Microbiology, Contaminants

Call for Volunteers: Analytical International Methods and Standards (AIMS) Program 

May 4, 2022

At the AOAC 2022 Midyear Meeting, AIMS working group chairs Erin Crowley, and Morgan Wallace launched the AOAC AIMS Program. Program vision and objectives include alternative method development and validation […]

General

Editorial Board Position Openings

May 3, 2022

Deadline: June 3, 2022 The AOAC Editorial Board is seeking three members for a 3-year term. Editorial Board members play a key role in AOAC publications and contribute to the […]

Cannabis, Lab Proficiency Testing

Don’t Miss Out on PT Hemp/Cannabis 4/8 Shipment

February 28, 2024

Need PT Samples in actual Hemp or higher THC Cannabis Matrices?   Achieving a good evaluation score in PT starts with the sample itself. Laboratories can reduce risks associated with […]

Agricultural Materials, Contaminants, Food Colors

Cast Your Vote on SMPRs® for Selected Pesticides in Color Additives

December 15, 2023

The AOAC Color Additives from Natural Sources (CANS) Working Group recently completed its review, revision, and reconciliation of public comments of the Standard Method Performance Requirement® (SMPR®) for Selected Pesticides […]

Inside Laboratory Management, Publications

Starting 2024, ILM Will Be Digital Only

November 29, 2023

Notice to AOAC INTERNATIONAL ILM subscribers and U.S. members: AOAC will no longer be providing a print copy of the membership magazine Inside Laboratory Management beginning with the January/February 2024 […]

Contaminants, Food General

AOAC Mycotoxin Community Group Meeting

November 2, 2023

The AOAC Mycotoxin Community Group, co-chaired by Donna Houchins and Julie Brunkhorst, will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, November 8 at 8:00 AM CST. If you are interested in […]

Annual Meeting, Methods & Standards, Technical Divisions

Wanna Learn More About Reference Materials at the Annual Meeting?

July 17, 2023

Check out a demo of the new free interactive course on reference materials from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre during the Annual Meeting, presented by Dr. Håkan Emteborg, Scientific/Technical […]

Research Institute, Governance and Policies

AOACRI PTM Modification Review

June 28, 2023

The AOAC Research Institute (AOACRI) Modification Task Force has developed a new modification guideline policy for the Performance Tested MethodsSM (PTM) and is seeking technical and editorial review on the […]

Contaminants, Food Colors, Methods & Standards

Call for Comments: Pesticide Residues (Color Additives from Natural Sources)

June 28, 2023

DEADLINE: July 28, 2023 The AOAC Pesticide Residues Subgroup within the Color Additives from Natural Colors Working Group recently completed its review and revision of the SMPR for Selected Pesticides in […]

Analytical Methods Week, Methods & Standards

2023 Deadlines for Analytical Methods Week & ERP Meetings Announced

November 8, 2022

AOAC is pleased to announce the following deadlines for Analytical Methods Week and Expert Review Panels for 2023. AOAC Analytical Methods Week will be held three (3) times during 2023 […]

Cannabis, General

Call for Comments: CASP SMPR for Pesticides in Beverages

October 19, 2022

DEADLINE: November 25, 2022 The AOAC CASP Chemistry Working Group recently completed its review and revision of the SMPR for the Determination of Pesticides in Cannabis Containing Beverages; and is […]

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    CASP Pesticide Think Tank WG: Volunteers Needed

    April 24, 2024

    AOAC CASP Pesticide Method Think Tank working group is refocusing to create a best practices document to develop and validate methods for pesticide residue analysis in cannabis. Efforts will be […]

    Annual Meeting, Microbiology, Agricultural Materials, Cannabis, Contaminants, Food Colors, Food General, Dietary Supplements

    Opening May 1 – Call for Posters Abstracts

    April 24, 2024

    The 2024 AOAC Call for Poster Abstracts will be open from Wednesday, May 1, 2024 to Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The Call for Poster Abstracts will close on Wednesday, May […]

    Food General, Journal of AOAC, Contaminants

    Call for Papers

    April 22, 2024

    Call for Papers: Methods for detection, quantitation, removal and/or mitigation of chemicals of concern from food matrices and packaging materials Guest Editor: Greg Curtzwiler, Ph.D. The Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL […]

    Membership

    In Remembrance: George Webster Latimer, Jr.

    April 17, 2024

    November 18, 1932-March 15, 2024 George Webster Latimer, Jr., a Fellow of AOAC (1997) and a long-time member, passed away on March 15, 2024. He was 92 years old. Latimer […]