PCR-Based Detection & Quantification
Our laboratories conduct GMO testing using PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) technology, ensuring precise identification and quantification of genetically modified components. This advanced molecular testing method provides accurate and reliable results for regulatory compliance and quality assurance across global markets.
With comprehensive coverage of international regulatory frameworks and buyer-specific requirements, our GMO analysis services help you navigate complex market regulations and ensure your commodities meet all destination requirements.
Our GMO Services Cover
- Qualitative detection screening
- Quantitative GMO content determination
- Species identification
- Market-specific regulatory compliance testing
Markets Supported
Our GMO analysis services support compliance with diverse international regulatory frameworks and buyer-specific requirements across major global markets.
- EU GMO limits (0.9% threshold for authorized GMOs)
- Middle East and CIS regulatory frameworks
- Destination-specific buyer thresholds
Your Benefit
Our precise PCR-based GMO analysis delivers critical benefits that protect your shipments and ensure market access across diverse regulatory environments.
Avoid Border Rejections
& Recalls
Prevent costly border rejections and product recalls by ensuring your commodities meet GMO requirements before shipment.
Ensure Compliance with
Destination Legislation
Meet all destination country GMO regulations and labeling requirements with accurate testing and documentation.
Verify Supplier Declarations
Independently verify supplier GMO declarations and protect your business from undeclared GMO content risks.
Frequently asked questions
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is a molecular biology technique that detects and quantifies specific DNA sequences in agricultural commodities. Our laboratories use PCR technology to identify genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and determine their exact concentration, providing precise results for regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
Qualitative GMO testing screens for the presence or absence of GMO material (yes/no result), while quantitative testing determines the exact percentage of GMO content in the sample. Quantitative analysis is required for markets with specific GMO thresholds, such as the EU's 0.9% limit for authorized GMOs.
The European Union has strict GMO regulations with a 0.9% threshold for authorized GMOs. Many Middle Eastern countries, CIS nations, and other markets also have specific GMO requirements. Additionally, individual buyers may impose their own GMO thresholds regardless of country regulations. We help you navigate all these requirements.
Standard GMO analysis typically takes 3-5 working days from sample receipt at our laboratory. Rush services may be available depending on laboratory capacity and test complexity. We coordinate with our accredited partner laboratories to provide timely results that meet your shipping schedules.
Our laboratories can test for all commercially relevant GMO events in major crops including soy, maize, canola, cotton, and others. We maintain updated testing protocols for newly approved GMO events and can perform species identification to determine the source of GMO material. Contact us for specific GMO event testing requirements.
If GMO content exceeds destination limits, cargo may be rejected at the border, require re-export, or face penalties and recalls. Our pre-shipment GMO testing helps you identify issues before shipping, allowing you to segregate cargo, blend to acceptable levels, or redirect to markets with different requirements, avoiding costly rejections.
