Allergens, Food General, Methods & Standards

Call for Consensus: Draft Guidance on Food Allergen Immunoassay Validation

December 6, 2023

The AOAC GFA Food Allergens program has completed its final review, revision, and reconciliation of public comments from the Draft Guidance on Food Allergen Immunoassay Validation document. The Draft AOAC […]

Cannabis, Methods & Standards, OMA

Call for Public Comment: CASP – Listeria SMPR®

November 17, 2023

The AOAC Cannabis Analytical Science Program (CASP) Working Group recently completed its Standard Method Performance Requirement® (SMPR®) for Detection and/or Enumeration of Listeria monocytogenes in Cannabis Infused Edibles and is […]

Microbiology, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, Publications

Publish Microbiological Methods Papers in JAOAC

November 8, 2023

Did you know that the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL publishes papers on Microbiological Methods? This section includes methods for identification and detection (qualitative and quantitative) of the pathogenic, indicator and […]

Analytical Methods Week, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals

Analytical Methods Week Schedule: Nov. 13-17, 2023

November 2, 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. […]

Food Colors, Agricultural Materials, Methods & Standards

Call for Public Comment: Pesticides in Color Additives

November 2, 2023

The AOAC Natural Colors Working Group recently completed its review and revision of the SMPR® for Selected Pesticides in Color Additives from Crop Based Sources and is now accepting public […]

Food General, Methods & Standards, Dietary Supplements

Accepted: SMPR® for PAs

November 2, 2023

The Standard Method Performance Requirements® (SMPRs®) for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PAs) in Teas, Herbal Infusions, Dried Herbs, Seed Spices, Honey, Botanical Dietary Supplements and Ingredients has been accepted and assigned SMPR […]

Contaminants, Methods & Standards

Accepted: SMPR® for PFAS

November 2, 2023

The Standard Method Performance Requirements® (SMPRs®) for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in produce, beverages, dairy products, eggs, seafood, meat products, and feed has been accepted and assigned SMPR® number […]

Contaminants, Food General, Methods & Standards

Analysis of Cyanide in Cassava Virtual Work Session

October 6, 2023

In collaboration with AOAC INTERNATIONAL, the Method Harmonization Working Group of the AOAC Southeast Asia section is organizing a virtual work session on challenges with the analysis of cyanide in […]

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

SPIFAN Call for Methods: Alpha Carotene

October 4, 2023

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

Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, Current, 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 […]

Research Institute, Methods & Standards, OMA

Register for RI Method Validation Training Course

September 29, 2023

On Tuesday, October 10 and Wednesday, October 11, the Research Institute is presenting a live, two-day virtual Method Validation Training Course to review the technical validation requirements and processes of […]

Awards, Dietary Supplements, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, Sections, Technical Divisions, Microbiology, Contaminants, Cannabis, Agricultural Materials

Analytical Science Leaders Honored at AOAC INTERNATIONAL 2023 Annual Meeting

September 27, 2023

Meeting Emphasized the Importance of “Doing Your Part” Rockville, Maryland, September 27, 2023—AOAC INTERNATIONAL honored analytical science leaders in an awards ceremony at its Annual Meeting with almost 700 analytical […]

Methods & Standards, Cannabis

Get Involved: CASP Method Development Think Tank

September 21, 2023

AOAC CASP invites interested individuals to join a Think Tank Discussion on October 23, 2023, to discuss a community-based method development working group that will work to draft candidate methods […]

OMA

OUP Wants Your Feedback!

September 18, 2023

Oxford University Press is the proud publishing partner on the Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, 22nd Edition. They value your feedback and want to make sure they are […]

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    Contaminants, Methods & Standards, Agricultural Materials

    Color Additives from Natural Sources Call for Methods: DEADLINE EXTENDED

    May 15, 2024

    The method submission for consideration and possible evaluation through the AOAC Official MethodsSM program for selected residual solvents from crop-based sources and selected pesticides in natural color additives manufactured from […]

    Contaminants, Food General, Methods & Standards, Current

    Call for Methods: Trace Elemental Contaminants in Foods and Beverages

    May 15, 2024

    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 coupled plasma-based mass […]

    Contaminants, Food General, New Initiatives, Methods & Standards

    Heavy Metals New Initiative: Trace Elements

    May 15, 2024

    AOAC is seeking volunteer subject matter experts to serve on a working group to develop a voluntary consensus standard for trace essential and non-essential elements in foods. This is an […]

    General, Membership

    Manager of Early-Career Employees Survey

    May 14, 2024

    AOAC is interested in hearing feedback from managers of early-career employees. If you manage anyone early in their career, AOAC would like to hear from you on how we can […]