AOAC arab section laboratory Activities

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Analytical Methods Development

The Arab Section of AOAC INTERNATIONAL mission involves promoting the harmonization of standard methods to safeguard food safety and integrity in the Arab Region. The Section aims to address the analytical difficulties that have long impeded the harmonization of testing methods of interest in the Arab region. Therefore, with its partners, method developers and users from the Arab region are invited to submit methods for consideration and possible evaluation through the Arab AOAC method harmonization program.

Call for Methods: Gluten Analysis in Food - Invitation for Participation

Deadline for submission: 20 May 2024

Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program​

As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing food proficiency testing (PT) programs in the Arab region, GFoRSS and in particular it’s AOAC Arab Section has developed a survey to reach out and gather insight from its members in the Arab food analytical community. The aim being to gather relevant information in order to shape and tailor targeted PT programs for specific needs of the region.

Taking Stock - Survey of Needs in the Arab Region

CLICK HERE to access PT Survey • Deadline: 30 April 2024

Proficiency Tests (PT) Provided by AOAC INTERNATIONAL of Interest to the Arab Region

M01 – Standard Microbiology • Matrix: Mashed Potatoes

Organisms

  • Qualitative: Salmonella species, Listeria species, Escherichia coli O157:H7
  • Quantitative: Coagulase Positive Staphylococcus, Coliform, E. coli, Yeast and Mold, Aerobic Plate Count, B. cereus, Enterobacteriaceae.

M02 – Pathogen-Free Microbiology • Matrix: Mashed Potatoes

  • Organisms (Quantitative): Coliform, E. coli, Yeast and Mold, Aerobic Plate Count.

M03 – Meat Microbiology • Matrix: Ground Meat

  • Organisms (Qualitative): Salmonella species

M04 – Meat Microbiology • Matrix: Ground Meat

  • Organisms (Qualitative): E. coli O157:H7

M05 – Meat Microbiology • Matrix: Processed Meat

  • Organisms (Qualitative): Listeria monocytogenes

M08 – Standard Microbiology without E. coli O157:H7 • Matrix: Mashed Potatoes

Organisms

  • Qualitative: Salmonella Species, Listeria species
  • Quantitative: Coliform, E. coli, Coagulase Positive Staphylococcus, Yeast and Mold, Aerobic Plate Count, Bacillus cereus, Enterobacteriaceae.

M09 – Standard Microbiology without E. coli O157:H7 and Listeria • Matrix:  Mashed Potatoes

Organisms:

  • Qualitative: Salmonella Species
  • Quantitative: Coliform, E. coli, Coagulase Positive Staphylococcus, Yeast and Mold, Aerobic Plate Count, Bacillus cereus, Enterobacteriaceae.

M10 – Combination Pathogen – Program in Meat Matrix • Matrix: Ground and Processed Meat

  • Organisms: Salmonella species / E. coli O157:H7 in ground meat; L. monocytogenes in processed meat.

M12 – Combination Pathogen – Program in Meat Matrix • Matrix: Ground and Processed Meat

  • Organisms: Salmonella species in ground meat; L. monocytogenes in processed meat.

C01 – Meat Chemistry • Matrix: Meat

  • Nutritional Labeling: % Moisture, % Fat, % Protein, % Ash, % Carbohydrate, Cholesterol, Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Salt, Calories, % Saturated Fat, % Monounsaturated Fat, % Polyunsaturated Fat, % Trans Fatty Acids, pH,

C02 – Cheese Chemistry • Matrix: Processed Cheese

  • Nutritional Labeling: % Moisture, % Fat, % Protein, % Ash, % Carbohydrate, Cholesterol, Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Salt, Calories, % Phosphorus, % Saturated Fat, % Monounsaturated Fat, % Polyunsaturated Fat, % Trans Fatty Acids, pH, Water activity (aw)

P01 – Pesticide Residues in Fruits and Vegetables • Matrix: Fruits and Vegetables

  • Analytes: Organophosphates, Organochlorines, N-methyl-carbamates.

E01 – Salmonella in Liquid Egg • Matrix: Liquid egg product

  • Organisms (Qualitative): Salmonella species

IF01 – Vitamins and Nutrients in Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals • Matrix: Infant Formula or Adult Nutritionals

  • Analytes: Water Soluble Vitamins, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid (B5), Vitamin C, Biotin, Folic Acid, Oil Soluble Vitamins, Vitamin A, Vitamin D/D2/D3, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Other Nutrients, Fatty Acids, Iodine, Myo‐inositol, Nucleotides, Ultratrace Minerals (Selenium)

LS01 – Listeria Environmental Swab • Matrix: Swab

  • Organisms (Qualitative): Listeria monocytogenes, Other Possible Organisms: Listeria innocua.

IF01 – Vitamins and Nutrients in Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals