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
Microbiology

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

Microbiology

Call for MethodsSMPR® 
Detection, Identification, and Characterization of Cyclospora cayetanensisAOAC SMPR® 2024.003 Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Detection, Identification,
and Characterization of Cyclospora cayetanensis