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Introducing New Proficiency Testing

Explore two new series in our Laboratory Proficiency Program (LPP) — Avocado Oil and Lecithin. Enrollment is now available for the 2025-26 program year.

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INFORM seminars

September 03, 2025

Recent Regulatory Changes and Trends in Europe regarding Hexane Extraction

In September 2024, EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) released a report that concluded that hexane approval for food should be reassessed.  In this seminar, Laurence Jacques will share key insights on recent and upcoming regulatory shifts in Europe and explore the timelines and trends shaping solvent use.

Join here on event day: https://www.aocs.org/resource/recent-regulatory-changes-and-trends-in-europe-regarding-hexane-extraction

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September 15, 2025

World Congress on Oils & Fats

The World Congress on Oils & Fats and ISF Lectureship Series.

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September 29, 2025

Practical Short Course on Food Extrusion: Protein, Pulses, Cereals & Other Ingredients

A one-week Practical Short Course on “Food Extrusion: Protein, Pulses, Cereals &…

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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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INFORM seminars

Recent Regulatory Changes and Trends in Europe regarding Hexane Extraction

In September 2024, EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) released a report that concluded that hexane approval for food should be reassessed. In this seminar, Laurence Jacques will share key insights on recent and upcoming regulatory shifts in Europe and explore the timelines and trends shaping solvent use.

Masterclasses

Controlling Lipid Oxidation: Strategies for Preserving Food Quality

Lipid oxidation forms hydroperoxides, aldehydes, ketones, acids, and alcohols that reduce food quality, detrimentally influencing flavor, aroma, and nutrition. This presentation will describe the challenges associated with these unwanted reactions in food systems and strategies to control them. New antioxidant sources decrease waste and increase quality and safety by maintaining the nutritional profile of foods.

Industry Trends, Regulatory Requirements, Webinars (On-Demand)

Policy Headwinds and Opportunities for the Oilseed Sector – On Demand Webinar

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