Governance and Policies

AOAC joins forces with the African Organisation for Standardisation

February 24, 2021

AOAC INTERNATIONAL and the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a strategic partnership to advance food safety and security in Africa. ARSO is Africa’s […]

Midyear Meeting

AOAC Communities front and center at the 2021 Midyear Meeting

February 24, 2021

AOAC’s Sections and Communities are powerhouses of analytical science collaboration. That’s why AOAC is featuring them at the 2021 Midyear Meeting with the first in a series of presentations highlighting […]

Methods & Standards

Call for Experts for Expert Review Panel (ERP) for AOAC Methods In CXS234 For Cereals

February 23, 2021

AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) is launching an Expert Review Panel (ERP) for AOAC Methods in CXS234 for Cereals. Membership in this ERP is an opportunity to participate and lend your expertise […]

Methods & Standards

Call for Experts For Expert Review Panel (ERP) for AOAC Methods in CXS234 for Fats and Oils

February 23, 2021

AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) is launching an Expert Review Panel (ERP) for AOAC Methods in CXS234 for Fats & Oils. Membership in this ERP is an opportunity to participate and lend […]

Food Authenticity & Fraud

Call for Volunteers for AOAC Expert Review Panel for Food Authenticity Methods – Honey, Olive Oil, & Milk

February 23, 2021

AOAC INTERNATIONAL is launching an Expert Review Panel (ERP) for Food Authenticity Methods – Honey, Olive Oil, and Milk to review submitted candidate methods for adoption and published as Official […]

Rosins

Call for Experts for AOAC Expert Review Panel (ERP) for Glycerol Esters of Wood Rosin (GEWR) Methods

February 23, 2021

AOAC INTERNATIONAL is launching an Expert Review Panel (ERP) for Glycerol Esters of Wood Rosins (GEWR) Methods to review submitted candidate methods for adoption and published as Official Methods of […]

Food Authenticity & Fraud, Current, OMA

Call for Method Validation Plans – Food Authenticity Methods (Honey, Olive Oil and Milk)

February 23, 2021

DEADLINE:  ONGOING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE AOAC INTERNATIONAL invites method authors and developers to submit relevant methods and plans for validation of candidate methods that may meet the any of the following […]

Midyear Meeting

FDA’s David Goldman, MD headlining 2021 Midyear Analytical Solutions Forum on “Global One Health” theme

February 18, 2021

AOAC INTERNATIONAL’s 2021 Midyear Meeting and Analytical Solutions Forum introduces the Global One Health Concept, a collaborative, multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder approach that to ensure human health we must recognize the interconnects […]

Cannabis

February 2021 update: Cannabis Analytical Science Program

February 17, 2021

CASP’s working groups have been making significant progress. View the February update below, or view the full CASP newsletter > Cannabinoids in Consumables The Cannabinoids in Consumables Working Group, chaired […]

Rosins, Current, OMA

Call for Methods: Glycerol Esters of Wood Rosin (GEWR)

February 3, 2021

DEADLINE:  ONGOING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Objective AOAC INTERNATIONAL invites method authors and developers to submit relevant methods that are validated and demonstrate that method(s) meet the any of the following Standard […]

Awards

AOAC and Herbalife join forces to support student researchers

January 22, 2021

AOAC and Herbalife have joined forces to launch a new scholarship to support student researchers engaged with research in analytical or molecular testing with special emphasis in botanicals, macro or […]

Research Institute

Longtime AOAC Research Institute Consultant Nancy Thiex retires

January 22, 2021

AOAC INTERNATIONAL congratulates Nancy Thiex, who has served the Association for nearly 20 years, as she steps down from her role as an AOAC Research Institute Technical Consultant. Nancy joined […]

Research Institute

AOAC INTERNATIONAL Certifies Two Additional Test Kits for Detecting Novel Coronavirus on Surfaces

January 21, 2021

Certification program validates accuracy claims of test kits sold for use in situations when maintaining surfaces free of coronavirus is a public health concern Rockville, Maryland, January 21, 2021 – […]

Midyear Meeting, Emerging Issues

Hot topics at the 2021 Midyear Meeting

January 21, 2021

This year’s Midyear Meeting is breaking new ground with updates on the latest new topics, spotlight on AOAC regional Sections and Communities, and a preview of what’s coming in AOAC […]

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    Contaminants, Food Colors, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Food General

    AOAC SMPR® 2024.002 Published

    May 2, 2024

    A Standard Method Performance Requirement (SMPR®) has been published for Determination of Trace Elemental Contaminants in Food and Beverages (AOAC SMPR® 2024.002).

    Botanicals, Methods & Standards

    Call for Working Group Members: Botanical Identity Verification

    May 1, 2024

    AOAC is seeking volunteer subject matter experts to serve on a multifaceted working group focused on botanical identity testing under the umbrella of the Botanical Ingredient and Dietary Supplement Integrity […]

    Microbiology

    Call for Draft SMPR® Consensus: Cyclospora cayetanensis

    May 1, 2024

    AOAC AIMS recently completed its review and revision of the Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Detection, Identification, and Characterization of Cyclospora cayetanensis; and is now open for voting. Review […]

    Cannabis

    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 […]