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Founded in 1884 with our beginnings in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA), AOAC INTERNATIONAL is an independent, non profit membership association of analytical science professionals in government, industry, and academia worldwide. Our mission is to advance food safety and product integrity through standards, validated test methods, and laboratory quality programs. We publish outcomes, including Official Methods of Analysis SM , in the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL and provide laboratory proficiency testing programs. AOAC also facilitates collaboration and training of scientists and other stakeholders to address challenges with sustainable analytical solutions.

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 Save money on publications, events, and education  Free access to the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL (JOAC) and Inside Laboratory Management (ILM) magazine  19 Regional Sections worldwide representing more than 150 countries  Technical Divisions for Laboratory Management (TDLM) and Reference Materials (TDRM)  2,300+ individual members  Lab managers, analytical chemists, microbiologists, food scientists, and more  80+ organizational members  Businesses, gov agencies, academic institutions

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 AOAC’s premier program for developing food and ag testing analytical science methods that are recognized and legally defensible worldwide  Evaluates methods across AOAC’s integrated science programs for adoption as First Action or Final Action Official Methods  Methods reviewed by expert review panels of vetted volunteer subject matter experts from around the world  Methods may be submitted in response to an active Call for Methods or by an individually prompted sole source  Approved methods are published in the Official Methods of Analysis � compendium  Offers Consulting Service in which validation study protocols are developed and approved; methods may be formatted; and manuscripts drafted or formatted.

OFFICIAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS (OMA) PROGRAM

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The Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL is the official journal of the AOAC INTERNATIONAL and publishes original research and studies in nine topic areas covering the latest in basic and applied research in analytical sciences:  Animal Food, Pet Food, and Plant Nutrients  Drug Formulations  Environmental Chemical Contaminants  Food Chemical Contaminants

 Human Nutrient Methods  Microbiological Methods  Natural Products  Sampling  Statistical Analysis and Chemometrics

Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Xu-Liang Cao 2021 Impact Factor: 2.028

The journal is published six times yearly, presenting fully-refereed contributed papers in the field of chemical and microbiological analysis.

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The Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL (OMA) is the most comprehensive collection of more than 3,000 validated chemical and microbiological methods and consensus standards related to food, drugs, agriculture, and the environment available. Scientists from around the globe contribute their expertise to ensure the content remains reliable in terms of standards development, method development, and the systematic evaluation and review of methods. The 22nd Edition of OMA brings together government, industry, and academia to establish standard methods of analysis that ensure the safety and integrity of foods and other products that impact public health around the world.

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22nd Edition: Now published with Oxford University Press

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AOAC’s Inside Laboratory Management (ILM) magazine provides vital news and information from AOAC and the analytical community.

Including valuable articles on:

 AOAC news and updates  Standards and Official Methods SM News  Performance Tested Methods SM  Reviewed and Recognized SM (R 2 ) certifications  Accreditation updates With bimonthly circulation to more than 3,000 scientific professionals, ILM features content tailored to the work of AOAC and its stakeholders, such as food, infant formula, alternative methods, and dietary supplements, among others.

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 Helps labs compete in the global marketplace by demonstrating that they meet standards for accuracy, reliability, and compliance  ISO/IEC 17043 accredited program  Offers programs in microbiology, Listeria Environmental Swab, Salmonella in liquid egg, food chemistry, pesticide residues, Vitamins & Nutrients in Infant Formula, and now Cannabis and Hemp*

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 AOAC Research Institute program  Provides independent third-party review and certification for proprietary test method performance  Helps companies and their customers safeguard their businesses, mitigate risk, and protect consumers

PERFORMANCE TESTED METHODS (PTM) PROGRAM

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ACTIVE 2023 SCIENCE PROGRAMS & WORKING GROUPS

 Heavy Metals in Foods Working Group  Color Additives from Natural Sources Working Group  PFAS in Food Working Group  Ethylene Oxide in Food Working Group

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AOAC INTERNATIONAL CONTACT US!

Deborah McKenzie Deputy Asst. Director & Chief Standards Officer dmckenzie@aoac.org

Delia Boyd, AStd. Senior Manager Standards & Official Methods SM dboyd@aoac.org

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