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A 2012 Overview
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Founded in 1884 in Philadelphia
Founded the
Official Methods of Analysis
SM
Program
In 1991 became AOAC INTERNATIONAL
14 active sections worldwide
Analytical method‐based communities
◦
Chemistry and microbiology methods
More than 3000 members worldwide including
organizational members
◦
1/3 of members reside overseas
More than 2700
Official Methods of Analysis
SM
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