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 […]

Food General, Contaminants

Pesticide Residue Analysis Virtual Work Session

September 29, 2023

In collaboration with AOAC INTERNATIONAL, the Method Harmonization Working Group of the AOAC Southeast Asia section is organizing a virtual work session on pesticide residue analysis in herbs and spices […]

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 […]

Agricultural Materials, Food General, Journal of AOAC, Publications

Call for Papers: Animal Food, Pet Food, and Plant Nutrients

September 26, 2023

Manuscripts considered for this section should include those describing analytical methods or techniques for a wide variety of analytes in materials such as grain, feed ingredients, forage, mixed feeds, fertilizers, blended […]

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 […]

Analytical Methods Week

AMW Submission Deadline Approaching

September 18, 2023

The method submission deadline for Analytical Methods Week taking place November 13-17 is Friday, September 29. AMW, run by AOAC INTERNATIONAL’s Official Methods Program, is a series of meetings using […]

Food General, Methods & Standards

Cast Your Vote on the PFAS SMPR

September 14, 2023

The AOAC Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Working Group recently completed its review, revision, and reconciliation of public comments of the SMPR® for PFAS in produce, beverages, dairy products, eggs, […]

Dietary Supplements, Food General, Methods & Standards

Cast Your Vote on the PAs SMPR

September 14, 2023

The AOAC Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PAs) Working Group recently completed its review, revision, and reconciliation of public comments of the SMPR for PAs in Teas, Herbal Infusions, Dried Herbs, Seed Spices, […]

Lab Proficiency Testing

Water Activity Added to PT’s Scope of Accreditation

September 14, 2023

In response to participant feedback, Water Activity was added as an analyte to the C02 Cheese Chemistry program. Water Activity is now also covered by AOAC Proficiency Testing program’s scope of […]

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    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 […]