GMO

Functions

• Determination of genetically modified food for labelling purposes.
• Verify “GMO-free and “Non-GMO” claims.
• GMO Laboratory designated as the ASEAN Reference Laboratory for GMO testing by the European Union (EU)

Type of sample received

1. Grains*
2. Raw food products*
3. Processed food products*

*Based on soy, maize/corn, potato, tomato, rice, wheat and papaya.

Type of analysis

• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) method
  - screen/detect specific DNA sequence(s) in food.
• Real-Time PCR method
  - Quantification of GM content in food products.