G.M.O. (Genetically modified organisms)
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) originate from the application of biotechnologies aimed at introducing into the genome DNA sequences from organisms, even belonging to different species. In the case of agri-food biotechnologies, the aim is to obtain productive or qualitative improvements, making plants resistant to pests, herbicides, drought, or by varying the nutritional qualities.
The existing EU legislation provides for the labelling of products in which GMOs are present in excess of 1% for each individual constituent, and prohibits their presence in foods destined for babies and young children. Our GMO laboratory employs qualified personnel, and is equipped to provide both qualitative and quantitative analysis services, on raw materials and finished products, with the application of the PCR technique, which enables the detection of transgenic DNA present in the sample even in small quantities. The calculation is performed with the Real Time PCR technique and by using TaqMan probes, which increase the specificity of the reaction and the sensitivity of the system.
The different phases of the analysis are run in separate and dedicated environments, operating under quality assurance, common to all sectors of our laboratory, in order to avoid contamination.