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Phone: +49 (821)74776 - 35
Email: info@genetic-id.de

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GM Linseed/Flax - FP967 / CDC Triffid

Construct-specific PCR test for Recently Detected Unapproved GM Flax/Linseed FP967/CDC Triffid Now AvailableID_GVOs_leinsamen

In September 2009 the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) reported numerous findings of the GM linseed/flax variety FP967/CDC Triffid which is unapproved in the EU. This unapproved GM Flax was discovered in cereal and bakery products in Germany.
FP967/CDC Triffid is resistant to sulphonylurea-based herbicides and was developed by the University of Saskatchewan, Crop Development Centre Canada. Canada supplies  approximately 70% of the total flax/linseed utilized in the EU annually.

Because neither a safety assessment by the EU nor an application for approval has been submitted for this GMO, the zero tolerance applies. This means any raw material or flax/linseed derivative analyzed to be positive for FP967/CDC Triffid is not marketable in the EU.

Genetic ID has quickly developed a construct-specific test system for this GMO according to the guidelines of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) and made it available to surveillance authorities and the JRC.

In Europe and the United States, Genetic ID laboratories have included this unapproved GM linseed/flax construct-specific test system to their accreditation scope under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025.


Questions and Answers:

Why choose Genetic ID for GMO linseed/flax tests?
Genetic ID offers an accredited and construct-specific test to safely detect FP967 / CDC Triffid. This test detects the construct currently only used in FP967 / CDC Triffid. Therefore contaminations with GM canola and GM corn do not affect the analytical result.
German surveillance laboratories use Genetic IDs method for the detection of FP967 / CDC Triffid.

What products can be analyzed?
Genetic ID is capable of testing all food and feed products for GM linseed/flax (Seeds, bread, batter mix .....). Genetic ID optimizes the DNA extraction process for each sample matrix in order to achieve maximum sensitivity and reliability.

How much sample material do you need?
For seed we recommend a sample size of 50-100g as well for meal. For finished products containting linseed the sample size is 250-500g.

Is Genetic IDs test accreditated?
Yes, Genetic ID has added the test to its accreditation scope according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025.

Where to send samples to?
Please send your samples double-baged (to avoid cross-contamination during delivery in case the package gets damaged) to the following address:

Genetic ID (Europe) AG
Am Mittleren Moos 48
86167 Augsburg

Germany

For further questions please contact our customer service by phone: +49 821 74776-35 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it