22 July 2025

On 10-11 September 2025, AOAC SEA, the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM), and the Indonesian Pharmaceutical and Food Supervisors Professional Organization (PPFMI) will jointly organize the International Workshop for MOSH MOAH Analysis - Current and Future Analytical Methods for Mineral Oil in Food Supply Chain Control and Mitigation.

Key topics include:

• Indonesia: New and emerging food contaminant regulations -- BPOM
• Indonesia: Building international collaboration and testing capacity in food control -- BPOM
• Malaysia: Establishing new limits for 3-MCPD/GE in vegetable oil -- Malaysian Palm Oil Board
• European Union: Evolving MOH regulatory requirements and analytical solutions -- Kirchhoff Institute Berlin (Merieux NS)
• Industry: Supply chain mitigation of MOH - Industry progress and EU regulatory updates -- Olam Food Ingredients
• Manufacturer perspective: MOH analysis and control in food production -- Nestle
• International efforts: AOAC initiatives on emerging contaminants (3-MCPD/GE, PFAS, MOH and microplastics) -- AOAC International

Technical sessions:

• Analytical topics: Robust sample preparation, accurate MOSH MOAH analysis, data evaluation, and lab proficiency
• Instrumentation topics: GCxGC-FID/MS and LCxGC-FID workflows, and automation options

Round table discussions:

• From source to shelf: MOH control, management and mitigation across the entire food supply chain
• Collaborative quality: Inter-laboratory collaboration, method harmonization, and proficiency testing in regional and global contexts

The ISO/IEC 17025:2017 – Laboratory Management System Awareness online training course is designed to provide participants with the requirements for the competence, impartiality and consistent operation of laboratories performing testing and/or calibrations. It helps strengthen the capacity of laboratories in the region, promoting consistent quality standards and regional harmonization in laboratory practices.

Course instructors:

• Over 50 years of combined experience in government and private laboratories; 
• Consultant for the Australian Government, WHO, and various Philippine labs; and 
• Technical and Management Assessor for the Philippine Accreditation Bureau.

Course fee: Thanks to support from the AOAC Southeast Asia Section (AOAC SEA), the AOAC South West Pacific Section (AOAC SWP), the Asia Pacific Food Analysis Network (APFAN), and the Pacific Islands Testing Committee (PITC) under the Pacific Quality Infrastructure Initiative (PQII), the course is free of charge.

This is a collaborative effort of the AOAC Southeast Asia Section (AOAC SEA), the AOAC South West Pacific Section (AOAC SWP), the Asia Pacific Food Analysis Network (APFAN), and the Pacific Islands Testing Committee (PITC) under the Pacific Quality Infrastructure Initiative (PQII).

This survey aims to assess the current understanding and training needs of staff working in laboratories that are ISO/IEC 17025 accredited or seeking accreditation. Your responses will help us plan future training programs that are relevant, targeted, and effective. 

The 4th Annual AOAC SEA Conference will be held at The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam in Bangkok, Thailand, on 28–29 October 2025. The conference theme is Advancing Food Safety and Quality: Innovation, Standards, and Collaboration. The Asia Pacific Metrology Programme (APMP) Workshop will follow immediately after, on 30 October 2025.

Building on the success of previous events – including the 2022 inaugural conference on Food Safety: Regulation and Analytical Science, the 2023 conference on Facilitating Compliance for Food Safety and Quality in International Trade, and the 2024 conference on Bringing Together Government, Industry, and Academia to Advance Analytical Excellence for Food Safety – this year’s conference will continue to unite dedicated professionals from Southeast Asia and beyond. Click here to view a video of the 2024 conference.

We expect to attract over 200 delegates, with a diverse mix of public and private sector representatives and academia. The program will feature insightful presentations, engaging discussions, meaningful connections, and valuable collaborations.

The Philippine Institute of Pure and Applied Chemistry (PIPAC) is an independent, not-for-profit scientific institute. PIPAC conducts chemical and microbiological analysis, research, and training for academe, industry, government, and the public. PIPAC's solid reputation for fast, accurate, and reliable results is a testament to its commitment to upholding international standards and methods.

The Institute is eager to join AOAC SEA to enhance our testing and quality assurance practices, contribute to the growth of Southeast Asian laboratories, and support method standardization. We look forward to collaborating with global professionals to set new benchmarks and drive excellence in industry standards.

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