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GMOMETHODS (GMO detection method database)

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The new GMOMETHODS database, launched on 05.05.2011, was developed in the frame of the regulatory mandate of the European Union Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Food and Feed (EURL-GMFF), hosted by the JRC Institute for Health and Consumer Protection (IHCP). This new on-line tool is fully searchable in a user-friendly way and should facilitate the implementation of GMO legislation by official control bodies.

The content of the GMOMETHODS database is based on the "Compendium of Reference Methods for GMO analysis" that was developed by the European Union Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Food and Feed (EURL-GMFF), in collaboration with the European Network of GMO Laboratories (ENGL).

Accordingly, the GMOMETHODS database includes DNA-based GMO detection methods which have been validated according to international standards (ISO 5725 international standard on accuracy, trueness and precision of measurement methods and results and/or the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) protocol).

The GMOMETHODS database and the "Compendium of Reference Methods for GMO analysis" are publicly available at

http://gmo-crl.jrc.ec.europa.eu/gmomethods/

Contact: JRC-IHCP-GMO@ec.europa.eu

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News: Highlights: International Workshop of GMO-analysis networking - Apr 23, 2013; EU-RL GMFF releases final report of the comparative testing round: ILC-EURL-GMFF-CT-02/11 - Mar 25, 2013; EU-RL GMFF releases final report of the comparative testing round: ILC-EURL-GMFF-CT-01/11 - Mar 25, 2013; GMO sample preparation: practical guidance under development by JRC-hosted ENGL network - Oct 25, 2012; 2nd international workshop on harmonisation of GMO detection and analysis for African countries - Feb 15, 2012; see all

News: Calls: Call for interest in a Grantholder 20 position in IHCP – The role of reliable detection methods and information events for public acceptance of GMOs - Deadline: 1 July 2013 -; see all

News: Multimedia: 'Biotechnology' videoclip: the EU Reference Laboratory for GM Food and Feed - Feb 14, 2012; see all

Related Areas: Genetically modified organisms

Related Topics: GMO Method Validation

Related terms: ISO

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Watch video on 'Biotechnology' featuring EURL-GMFF Laboratory

The video, issued in February 2012, illustrates some EURL-GMFF activities related to GMO analysis.

Watch it on the European Commission Audiovisual Portal. video

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Last update: Sep 09, 2011

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