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AOCS delivers expert-validated methods for fats and oils, surfactants, proteins, and related materials in a continuously updated digital platform. Support accuracy, consistency, and confidence in your lab.
Webinars
October 07, 2026
In-depth Interpretation of New EU Detergents Regulation (EU) 2026/405 & Practical Compliance Roadmap
This webinar will help leaders prioritize the decisions they need to start making to prepare for EU 2026/405: what needs early attention during the transition period, what can wait, and how will the new regulation interact with frameworks like REACH, CLP, and the Green Claims Directive.
Webinars
October 09, 2026
From Waste to Wonders: Designing the Next Generation of Biosurfactants
9 a.m. – 10 a.m. CDT (Chicago, USA; UTC−05)
Join AOCS and explore next-generation glycolipid biosurfactants for sustainable performance with insights from AmphiStar experts Dr. ir. Sophie Roelants and Elise Buggenhout.
October 12, 2026
Practical Short Course on Food Extrusion: Protein, Pulses, Cereals & Other Ingredients
A one-week Practical Short Course on “Food Extrusion: Protein, Pulses, Cereals &…
INFORM seminars
Fermentation is quietly solving plant protein’s flavor problem
Explore how fermentation is improving the taste and functionality of plant proteins in this INFORM Seminar featuring food science researcher Kavitha Laksmipathy.
Webinars (On-Demand)
Comprehensive Untargeted Lipidomics with Lipostar 2 – From Data to Insight
This webinar explores how LC-HRMS (liquid chromatography–high-resolution mass spectrometry) enables the identification and quantification of a broad range of lipid species without prior selection.
Career Resources, Webinars (On-Demand)
Career Choices between Industry and Academia
Two accomplished food science professionals reflect how their motivations, decisions, and challenges have shaped their careers—and how their work continues to influence the evolving field of food science.
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Journals
Four peer-reviewed scientific journals spotlight research and reviews in the science and technology of fats, oils, surfactants, and proteins.
INFORM magazine
AOCS's exclusive member magazine covers scientific advancements, business developments, and critical issues in our industry.
Books
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AOCS advances the science and technology of oils, fats, proteins, surfactants and related materials, enriching the lives of people everywhere.
