Dietary Supplements, New Initiatives
This multi-year program addresses current and newly emerging analytical needs within the botanical and dietary supplement community; designed to provide raw agricultural producers, manufacturers, testing laboratories, and retail establishments with […]
Lab Proficiency Testing
In response to customer and stakeholder feedback, the AOAC Laboratory Proficiency Testing (PT) Program has developed a new PT program to cover environmental surface testing. The Listeria Environmental Swab PT […]
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals
AOAC invites method developers to submit methods for consideration and possible evaluation through the AOAC Official MethodSM program. Prospective methods must be able to determine Amino Acids (Taurine), Carotenoids (Alpha-carotene & Lutein), […]
Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Food General
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
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
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
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 […]
