Genetic Engineering and GMOs in Food – CVUAs Baden-Württemberg Review 2020

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Jul 8, 2021 - Foods

Genetic Engineering and GMOs in Food – CVUAs Baden-Württemberg Review 2020

The Chemical and Veterinary Examination Offices (CVUAs) of Baden-Württemberg have published the report on the examination of genetic engineering in food for the year 2020 on their website. Compared to previous years, genetic modifications could be detected in 5.0% of the samples. This percentage is slightly below that of previous years (2019: 7.2%; 2018: 5.6%).

The examination included genetically modified organisms (GMO) in soy, corn, papaya, and flaxseed. Most often, it was a matter of detecting traces of genetically modified (gm) plants of less than 0.1%. However, one sample of cornstarch exceeded the legal labeling threshold of 0.9% (Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003).

Besides approved GMOs, unapproved gm-papaya and gm-flaxseeds were also detected in products. The detection of gm-flaxseeds is attributed to contaminated seed.

Further information can also be found in the detailed report of the CVUAs Baden-Württemberg.

Information on the examination of genetic modifications in food is also provided in this article.

In our Tentamus laboratories, we regularly conduct examinations for genetically modified organisms. We provide you with fast and reliable results.

Our customer advisors are happy to assist you with any questions.

Source: CVUA, published on 08.06.2021