Genetically-modified maize and soya in food

The European Commission, DG XXIV, has published an invitation to tender relating to research efforts towards the development and validation of a test method for the identification of genetically-modified maize and soya in food and food ingredients. The objectives of the contr...

The European Commission, DG XXIV, has published an invitation to tender relating to research efforts towards the development and validation of a test method for the identification of genetically-modified maize and soya in food and food ingredients.

The objectives of the contract are:

- The development of a validated DNA detection method for processed foodstuffs containing genetically-modified maize and soya;
- The development of a quantitative DNA detection method on unprocessed genetically-modified maize and soya.

The study should be completed within twelve months, with an interim report available within six months.
For further information, please contact:

European Commission
DG XXIV - Consumer policy
Unit A/3
200 rue de la Loi (B-232 7/4)
B-1049 Brussels
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