AOAC International

AOAC International (pronounced A-O-A-C International) is a globally recognized, independent, third-party association that develops analytical standards for the analytical science community. The acronym AOAC stands for the Association of Official Analytical Chemists, which was the original name of the organization when it was established in 1884. The name was later changed to AOAC International to reflect its international scope and membership.

Etymology

The term "AOAC" is an acronym derived from the original name of the organization, Association of Official Analytical Chemists. The name was changed to AOAC International in 1991 to reflect the organization's global reach and diverse membership.

Function

AOAC International develops analytical methods that are used by scientists to ensure the safety and integrity of foods and other products. These methods are used by regulatory agencies, industry, and researchers worldwide. AOAC's primary role is to develop and validate standards, methods, and techniques to ensure the quality of analytical results.

Related Terms

• Analytical Chemistry: The science of obtaining, processing, and communicating information about the composition and structure of matter.
• Analytical Standards: A substance prepared for use as a calibration standard in quantitative analysis.
• Analytical Methods: A defined procedure for the detection, identification, measurement, and evaluation of a chemical compound or chemical group.
• Regulatory Agencies: Governmental agencies that are responsible for the control and supervision of specific activities or areas of public interest.

See Also

• International Organization for Standardization
• United States Pharmacopeia
• European Pharmacopoeia

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on AOAC International
• Wikipedia's article - AOAC International

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