Detection of genetically modified organisms - GMO

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are plants and animals in whose genome DNA fragments of foreign species have been artificially inserted. Despite the constant public concern about the safety of foods containing GMOs, their supply is growing. Since 2004, in all EU Member States, GMO foods must be authorized before they can enter the market and this applies to GMOs used in food, feed and seeds for genetically modified crops.

The essential foundations of the EU’s policies are tight safety standards and freedom of choice for consumers and farmers. The development and application of reliable detection and quantitative analytical methods was essential for the implementation of the EU labelling rules. The need to monitor and verify the presence and the amount of GMOs in agricultural crops and in products derived thereof has generated a demand for analytical methods capable of detecting, identifying and quantifying either the DNA introduced or the protein(s) expressed in transgenic organisms, because these components are considered as the fundamental constituents.

PCR GMO tests

MODIfinder is the product line developed by Generon with premium quality molecular biology reagents to provide the customer a “turn-key“ solution for the detection and quantification of a wide selection of specific and generic GMO events according to EU norms. Using MODIfinder products along with an appropriate DNA extraction method enables to test the presence of GMOs in the most diverse matrices: Bulk/Raw Ingredients, Semi-finished products, Finished products.

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