Eurofins GeneScan
Engesser Strasse 4
D-79108
Freiburg
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)761 64 00 4010
Fax: +49 (0)761 64 00 4011
GeneScan@eurofins.de
www.eurofins.de/food-analysis/laboratories/eurofins-genescan/
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Eurofins GeneScan looks back at over 25 years of history in the field of bio-molecular methods.
Eurofins GeneScan is recognised worldwide for its expertise and leading performance in the field of bio-molecular testing for Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and animal species identification in seed, food, feed and agricultural raw materials.
The company offers the broadest portfolio of GMO testing services, testing kits and GMO related consulting worldwide. Eurofins GeneScan has a global presence with its network of partners in the USA, Brazil and China as well as with further partner laboratories in Australia and South Africa.
Therefore, Eurofins GeneScan is able to cover the whole agricultural value chain and to offer its high quality portfolio wherever it is most efficient for clients.
Services:
•GMO Testing
Eurofins GeneScan is the Competence Centre for GMO analyses within the Eurofins Group. GMO testing services cover the qualitative screening, the qualitative identification, and the quantification of all relevant GM events. Specific analytical strategies are developed according to the individual needs of clients. Eurofins GeneScan laboratories are accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025.
• Species Identification
Eurofins GeneScan offers identification of plant and animal species and special customer requirements (e.g. testing for Halal compliance) are included in the scope of these services.
• Residual DNA Testing
Residual DNA testing services are offered for the food, feed and pharma industries.
• Kits and Products
Eurofins GeneScan test kits are the result of extensive experience in its own testing laboratories. Moreover, they are frequently improved according to new developments. The production of test kits is ISO 9001:2008 certified.
• Method Development
Contract projects for the development of analytical methods and custom designed testing - e.g.: Method development in context of EU regulatory approval of GMOs, Molecular pathogen detection, Residual DNA analysis.
Accreditations:
Eurofins GeneScan is committed to the highest quality standards and technical excellence (ISO17025 certification / ISO 9001 accreditation / GMP compliant analysis). All testing methods and test kits not only meet, but also very often set, international quality standards in terms of reliability, reproducibility, accuracy and robustness. These high standards are readily confirmed internally and externally by participating in national and international ring trials and proficiency tests (e.g. USDA-GIPSA, JRC etc.).
Additionally, Eurofins GeneScan is audited regularly by major clients - many of them worldwide leaders in their markets - proving to reliably meet their stringent performance requirements. Last but not least Eurofins GeneScan has been and continues to be an active member of several regulatory and standardisation committees worldwide