China Section of AOAC

AOAC INTERNATIONAL is “Association of Analytical Communities”.

The History of AOAC

  • In 1884, AOAC was founded as the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists, under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), to adopt uniform methods of analysis for fertilizers.
  • In 1890, AOAC extended it’s service from fertilizers to feed, food and drug.
  • In 1906, AOAC “Official Methods of Analysis” have been defined as “official” by regulations promulgated for enforcement of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 CFR 2.19), recognized in Title 9 of the USDA-FSIS Code of Federal Regulations, and in some cases by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
  • In 1927, Sponsorship of the Association passed to FDA which is responsible for regulatory activities.
  • During 1970s, AOAC has increasingly been attended and accepted by scientists from outside the United States and non-official (non-government) scientists.
  • In 1979, AOAC became a truly independent organization.
  • During 1980s, AOAC has extended it’s service from chemical to microbiological and GMOs, from method validation to quality control of laboratories and international laboratory accreditation.

China Section of AOAC INTERNATIONAL

The Section shall promote and support the purpose and objectives of the Association by:

  • Promoting interest and participation in the Association’s purpose and programs
  • Providing Chinese focus and forum for the Association and its members and for addressing analytical needs in China;
  • Providing a means of increasing the knowledge and technical skills of analytical scientists in China, especially through seminars , forums, workshops and other similar technical updates;
  • Providing means to improve communications with the Association’s membership;
  • Identifying and communicating with appropriate non-member laboratories, organizations, educational institutions, firms and individuals in China in order to encourage their participation in Section and Association programs;
  • Developing cooperative relationships with educational institutions, government, industry and other organizations with an interest in method development and validation.
  • Exchange of information and Section news will be ensured to all members through web page, e-mail and newsletters.