GMO detection and quantitation in food, feed and seed

(accredited according to DIN EN ISO IEC 17025:2005)
(accredited for official counter analysis)

wheat.jpgGEN-IAL® is an officially accepted expert for GMO analyses. We offer safe, straightforward and precise PCR detection and quantification of genetically modified organism (GMO) in various materials as well as kits for GMO detection and quantitation. The PCR analysis enables reliable results within 24 hours. Express within 8 h. The methods used are fully validated and are in accordance with German (§64 LFGB) and European standards (EN, DIN, CEN, ISO). The quality of the service is confirmed in national and international ring trials. GEN-IAL® is a member of the § 64 LFGB German official working group for "development of GMO detection and quantification methods". Mrs. Dr. Muecher is admitted for official counter analysis.

With the extraordinary knowledge GEN-IAL® supports its clients with competent and individual consulting concerning GMO on the EU market: import of not authorised plants (e.g. LLRICE 601), traceability, labelling, latest authorisations, verification procedures, GMO free labeling... .

Testing scheme:

1. For each material GEN-IAL® chooses the optimized DNA-extraction method
2. The extracted DNA is tested for amount and quality with realtime PCR
3. The GMO can be identified in three ways:

A. first PCR screening for sequences typical for GMOs (e.g. p35S, Tnos, EPSPS,...) and in case of positive results the identification with GMO-specific PCR follows
B. if there is already a hint for a certain GMO, the specific qualitative or quantitative PCR is performed directly
C. direct quantification of e.g. CaMV35S promotor in corn, RoundupReady soy in soy,...

Detection limit: > 0,01%
Quantification limit: 0,1%

Applications:

  • raw materials: e.g. soybeans, corn, seeds, grain, flour,...
  • food products: e.g. baby food, bread, pastries, delicacies, soy-rice drink,...
  • highly processed products: e.g. starch, lecithin, protein isolate, cereals,...
  • beverage source materials: e.g. concentrates, fruit puree,...
  • feed: e.g. pet food, forage cereals, fattening feed,...