AOAC INTERNATIONAL
POLICYONTHEUSEOFTHE
ASSOCIATIONNAME, INITIALS,
IDENTIFYING INSIGNIA, LETTERHEAD, ANDBUSINESSCARDS
Introduction
The followingpolicy andguidelines for the use of the name, initials, and other identifying
insignia ofAOAC INTERNATIONALhave beendeveloped inorder to protect the reputation,
image, legal integrity andpropertyof theAssociation.
The name of theAssociation, as stated in its bylaws, is "AOAC INTERNATIONAL". The
Association is alsoknownby its initials, AOAC, andby its logo, illustratedbelow, which
incorporates theAssociationname and a representation of amicroscope, book, and flask. The
AOAC logo is ownedby theAssociation and is registeredwith theU.S. Patent andTrademark
Office.
The full Association insignia, illustrated below, is comprised of the logo and the tagline, "The
ScientificAssociationDedicated toAnalytical Excellence," shown below. The typeface used is
Largo. TheAOAC tagline is owned by theAssociation and is registeredwith theU.S. Patent and
Trademarkoffice.
