AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) invites method developers to submit methods for consideration and possible evaluation through the AOAC Official MethodsSM (OMA) program. 

  • Candidate methods must be submitted in AOAC OMA format, and the data submitted as part of a manuscript in Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL format – No exceptions (see Formatting Requirements). Please see the Method Submission Application as it contains information on requirements for submission, including format information and method safety.
  • Methods submissions in response to open calls listed on this page are free to submit, all other methods are subject to fees.
  • Methods and manuscripts must be submitted by specified deadlines.

Current Calls for Methods by Category

Infant Formula & Adult Nutritionals (SPIFAN)
Cannabis and Hemp (CASP)
Chemical Contaminants

Infant Formula & Adult Nutritionals (SPIFAN)

Call for MethodsSMPR® 
Determination of Phospholipids in infant formula, adult/pediatric formula and select milk and milk products AOAC SMPR® 2021.017  Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Determination of Phospholipids in Infant and Adult/Pediatric Nutritional Formula 
Determination of A1- and A2-type β-casein in infant formula, adult/pediatric formula and select milk and milk products AOAC SMPR® 2022.005  Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Determination of A1/A2 beta-Casein in Infant Formula and Adult/Pediatric Formula 

Cannabis and Hemp (CASP)

Call for MethodsSMPR® 
Quantitative Analysis of Mycotoxins in Cannabis Biomass and Cannabis Derived Products AOAC SMPR® 2021.010  Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Quantitative Analysis of Mycotoxins  in Cannabis Biomass and Cannabis-Derived Products 
Detection of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli in Cannabis and Cannabis Products AOAC SMPR® 2020.012  Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Detection of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli in Cannabis and Cannabis Products 
Mycotoxin Screening Technique in Cannabis Plant Materials and Cannabis Derivatives AOAC SMPR® 2020.013  Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Mycotoxin Screening Technique in Cannabis Plant Material and Cannabis Derivatives 
Identification and Quantitation of Pesticides in Dried Cannabis  AOAC SMPR® 2018.011  Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) Identification and Quantitation of Selected Pesticide Residues in Dried Cannabis Materials. 
Detection of Salmonella species in Cannabis and Cannabis Products AOAC SMPR 2020.002 Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPR®) for Detection of Salmonella in Cannabis and Cannabis Products 
Identification and Quantitation of Residual Solvents in Cannabis AOAC SMPR 2019.002 Standard Method Performance Requirements® (SMPR®) for Identification and Quantitation of Selected Residual Solvents in Dried Cannabis Materials 
Detection of Aspergillus in Cannabis and Cannabis Products AOAC SMPR 2019.001 Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPR®) for Detection of Aspergillus in Cannabis and Cannabis Products 

Chemical Contaminants

Call for MethodsSMPR® 
Ethylene Oxide and its Marker Residue 2-ChloroethanolAOAC SMPR® 2024.005 Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Determination of Ethylene Oxide and Its Marker Residue 2-Chloroethanol in Oil Seeds and Nuts, Grains, Pulses, Dried Herbs, Spices and Extracts Thereof, Food Additives, Dietary Supplement Products and Ingredients, Dried Fruits, Essential Oils, Coffee, Cocoa and Composite Foods