[2] From its initial scope of analyzing fertilizer, the organization expanded the contents of its methods book to cover dairy products, pesticides, microbiological contamination and animal feeds, among others.

[3] AOAC International's technical contributions center on the creation, validation, and global publication of reliable analytical test methods.

Their areas of focus include, but are not limited to, safety of foods, beverages, dietary supplements, fertilizers, animal feeds, soil and water, and veterinary drugs.

Proficiency Testing (PT) program helps labs compete in the global marketplace by demonstrating that through participation they meet the highest international standards for accuracy, reliability, and compliance.

Analytical Solutions Forum (ASF) brings global stakeholders together to identify emerging needs and technologies in scientific analysis of food and related products.

AOAC International has 15 active sections; five in North America, and ten in the rest of the world, China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Europe (excluding Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg), the Lowlands, Middle East and Africa, and Central and South America.

[6] At its annual meeting, AOAC presents a range of awards for scientific excellence in standards development and for exceptional service to the association (including fellow).