28 August 2025

The registration deadline for the International Workshop for MOSH MOAH Analysis - Current and Future Analytical Methods for Mineral Oil in Food Supply Chain Control and Mitigation has been extended to 5 September 2025. 

Emerging Contaminants & Regulations

• Regulatory developments in Indonesia and Malaysia (including new 3-MCPD/GE limits in vegetable oils)
• Evolving MOH requirements in the EU and global analytical solutions

MOH Control & Mitigation

• Industry progress and EU updates on supply chain mitigation
• MOH analysis and control in food production
• Challenges in MOSH MOAH analysis and method selection

Technical Sessions

• Analytical Methods: Robust sample preparation, accurate MOSH MOAH analysis, data evaluation, and lab proficiency
• Instrumentation: GC×GC-FID/MS, LC×GC-FID workflows, and automation options

Roundtable Discussions

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

This session features international experts who actively contribute to ISO, AOAC, and MicroVal technical committees and working groups, offering both technical knowledge and practical guidance for end users.

Highlights include:

• Introduction to the ISO 16140 series (LOD concepts) – Benjamin Diep (Nestlé Research) & Astrid Cariou (ADRIA)
• Overview of AOAC OMA/PTM/Appendix J and how to access reports (POD concepts) – Brad Stawick (AOAC INTERNATIONAL)
• Key elements of validation across different approaches – Erin Crowley (Neogen) & Deborah McKenzie (AOAC INTERNATIONAL)
• How to find and interpret validation reports and their link to verification – Astrid Cariou, Erin Crowley & Brad Stawick

AOAC SEA members enjoy a 100% discount.

Registration deadline is 4 PM (GMT+8) on 9 September 2025.

With the theme "Advancing Food Safety and Quality: Innovation, Standards, and Collaboration," the conference will feature an international line-up of esteemed speakers and technical experts.

Key Focus Areas of the Upcoming Program

We are excited to share the core topics that will shape our upcoming agenda. Full details and the complete program will be announced soon.

• Regulatory and food safety considerations in the supply chain
• Methods of analysis for Halal certification and food authenticity
• PFAS and other contaminants from food packaging
• Food allergens
• Proficiency testing (PT), reference materials (RM), method validation (MV), and related topics

Spotlight Sessions

• Pesticide residues in spices and herbs
• Microbiology and emerging testing technologies

Joint Workshop with APMP (30 Oct 2025)

• Session 1: Chemical Metrology Supporting Food Safety Measurement
• Session 2: Bio-Metrology Supporting Food Safety Measurement

We look forward to future programs that bring together government, industry, and academia to advance confidence in consensus-based analytical solutions for food safety, food integrity and public health across Southeast Asia and beyond.

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