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June 8, 2026

13th Workshop On Fats and Oils as Renewable Feedstock for the Chemical Industry

Discover the future of oleochemistry at the 13th Workshop on Fats and…

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June 17, 2026

Practical Food Microbiology – Industry Event

A great introduction or refresher on food microbiology, you will leave this…

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June 23, 2026

Sensory Evaluation – Industry Event

Build your sensory evaluation skills and develop a greater understanding of the…

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Official Methods and Recommended Practices

Official Methods and Recommended Practices

Achieve accurate results with more than 400 expert-validated methods.

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Laboratory Proficiency Program (LPP)

Laboratory Proficiency Program (LPP)

Demonstrate your lab’s quality and meet ISO 17025 standards.

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Certified Reference Materials (CRMs)

Certified Reference Materials (CRMs)

Verify the presence of genetically modified traits in commercially available crops.

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Quality Reference Material (QRMs)

Quality Reference Material (QRMs)

Use known samples to ensure quality throughout your lab.

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AOCS & Foundation Annual Financial Report 2025

For the year ending December 31, 2025   Combined Statement of Financial…

INFORM seminars, Webinars (On-Demand)

Discovering New Lipid Sources with Potential Health Benefits from Dietary Foods

Siddabasave Gowda, associate professor at Hokkaido University Faculty of Health Sciences, explores how advanced lipidomics and liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS) are helping researchers identify novel lipid species in dietary foods.

AOCS 2025 State of the Society

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Four peer-reviewed scientific journals spotlight research and reviews in the science and technology of fats, oils, surfactants, and proteins.

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INFORM magazine

AOCS's exclusive member magazine covers scientific advancements, business developments, and critical issues in our industry.

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