Who is AOCS?

For almost 100 years, the American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS) has grown from the nine founders on the steps of the Memphis Jockey Club in 1909 to an international organization consisting of over 4,000 members throughout 90 countries across the globe. It is these members and their contributions that make up the true value of AOCS.

AOCS is a global professional scientific society for all individuals and corporations with interest in the fats, oils, surfactants, detergents and related materials fields. The mission of the Society is the driving force behind all educational materials, technical products and services, which are produced with the help of the AOCS Membership.

The AOCS Mission: To be a global forum to promote the exchange of ideas, information, and experience, to enhance personal excellence, and to provide high standards of quality among those with a professional interest in the science and technology of fats, oils, surfactants, and related materials.

AOCS areas that serve members and/or individuals in the industry:

AOCS Membership means always having a network of individuals with experiences related to your technical area. You gain access to dedicated professionals, current technical information, important meetings, and much more. The collective knowledge of our members and AOCS's many resources provide the trusted expertise essential to your success. No matter where you live or work, our members span the globe and use AOCS as a forum to exchange information while supporting the fats and oils field.

AOCS Meetings offer unparalleled opportunities to meet with colleagues and exchange ideas. In addition to the unrivaled AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo, the AOCS also holds a multitude of international conferences, world congresses, and short courses that focus on specific areas of technical interests not available through any other association.

AOCS Press is the world’s leading publisher of technical, research, and industrial information. We also publish proceedings, monographs, and journals on fats, oils, surfactants, and a wide range of related subjects.

AOCS Technical Services offers esteemed products and services to individuals and organizations in the industry to help maintain quality and excellence.