How to Reliably Test for GMOs

• Main Authors: Žel, Jana (Author), Milavec, Mojca (Author), Morisset, Dany (Author), Plan, Damien (Author), Van den Eede, Guy (Author), Gruden, Kristina (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 2012.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Food, Health, and Nutrition
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Genetic engineering.; Food > Biotechnology.; Microbiology.; Food Science.; Genetic Engineering.

The detection of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is becoming very complex, with new GMOs, approved and unapproved, constantly entering world markets. Traceability and labelling of GMOs is defined in regulations worldwide, demanding accurate and reliable testing to support the requirements of l...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Legislation on GMO Labelling and GMO Detection
• Organization of the Laboratory and Quality Management System
• Methods
• Verification of Methods
• Homogenization and DNA Extraction
• Real-Time PCR
• Measurement Uncertainty
• New Challenges
• References
• Index.