What is "AOAC International"?

AOAC International is an independent, third party, not-for-profit association & voluntary consensus organization that develops & validates standards, methods and technologies of global use.

AOAC was established in 1884 as the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists. Later, the abbreviated named AOAC International was adopted to reflect the global nature of the organization. As of 2019 the “AOAC” stands for “Association of Official Analytical Collaboration International”.

Key Initiatives:

The Official Methods of Analysis (OMA) program is AOAC’s premier methods program. To be considered an approved method, the method undergoes rigorous, systematic scientific scrutiny to ensure they are highly credible and defensible—and can be used with confidence by industry, regulatory agencies, research organizations, testing laboratories, and academic institutions.
AOAC’s Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program helps labs compete in the global marketplace by demonstrating and certifying they meet the highest international standards for accuracy, reliability, and compliance.

AOAC INTERNATIONAL 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.