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AOCS

The American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS) is a nonprofit professional organization that serves scientists, technologists, and students working with fats, oils, and lipids. The society supports research, standardization, education, and industry practice related to edible oils, animal fats, oleochemicals, biodiesel, and lipid analysis.

Founded in 1909, AOCS aims to advance knowledge and the application of lipid science. It promotes collaboration

Publications and technical resources: AOCS publishes the Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society (JAOCS) and

Membership and impact: AOCS has members worldwide, including academia, industry, and government researchers. It operates divisions

among
researchers,
industry
professionals,
and
educators
and
supports
the
development
of
analytical
methods
and
quality
standards.
the
quarterly
INFORM
magazine.
It
also
maintains
a
collection
of
Official
Methods
and
Recommended
Practices
for
the
analysis
of
fats
and
oils,
which
are
widely
used
by
laboratories
and
manufacturers.
The
society
hosts
conferences,
trainings,
and
webinars
to
disseminate
scientific
findings
and
practical
techniques.
and
chapters,
providing
networking
and
career
development
opportunities.
Its
activities
influence
the
fats
and
oils
supply
chain,
food
quality,
nutrition,
and
industrial
lipid
research.