Many export markets require GMO testing and consumers are increasingly choosing to avoid foods that contain genetically modified ingredients.  Whether you need GMO testing to comply with regulatory requirements or for marketing and labeling claims, the professionals at Microbac can provide low-price and rapid turn GMO testing solutions.    

Microbac Laboratories is ISO 17025 accredited and offers a wide range of GMO testing services for food ingredients and finished food products.  In addition to food, Microbac also offers GMO testing for animal feeds, pet foods, food supplements and dietary supplement products.

GMO Screening

Most genetic modifications use a small number of regulatory DNA sequences to control the expression of the inserted genes and are common to the majority of genetically modified crops.  Microbac provides qualitative or quantitative methods that identify the modified regulatory DNA in GMOs, based on client needs.  These tests provide a robust GMO screening for ingredients or finished products.

GMO Specific Modifications

To date there are over 400 genetic modifications registered for plants and 73 million hectares of GMO crops grown in the US alone (2016).  Microbac has the capability to test for any registered genetic modification.  Examples include modifications for

• Alfalfa
• Canola
• Corn
• Cotton
• Papaya
• Soy                                                                                                                                                            
• Sugar beet
• Squash
• And others. 

Providing the Right Test

Whether you’re testing for export markets, label claims or ingredient/product verification, let us help you tailor your GMO testing program to provide the best safeguard for your products at the lowest cost.