Analysis of seed, oilseed and agricultural products

Seed stands at the beginning of the agricultural value chain. The quality of the seed, therefore, lays the foundation for the quality of food and feed. The increasing demands for safe food in increasingly complex global trade flows and a steadily growing production translate to ever growing challenges for the production and control of plant-based agricultural products.

For example, the control of conventional seed for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) constitutes an important requirement for many markets. Aside from our comprehensive GMO analysis service, seed producers also find a reliable partner for the development and validation of real-time PCR assays. With ISTA-recognised analyses for the determination of the germination capacity and purity, Eurofins Food & Feed Testing laboratories in Germany are a qualified partner for the quality assurance of seed.

From the seed production to sowing and harvest up until the marketing of plant-based agricultural products: Safety and quality are of top priority. The long-term experience and bundled expertise of the Eurofins international network of independent laboratories make possible the development of local, custom-tailored solutions for the control of seed.

Legal bases and guidelines

• Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms)
• Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (genetically modified food and feed)

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