Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) foods are created in a laboratory
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) foods are created in a laboratory through genetic modification and engineering. Non-Genetically Modified Organisms (Non-GMO) foods are those that have not been genetically modified. Many concerns regarding the safety of GMOs have been raised, though no scientific evidence has proven or disproved their safety.
GMOs are organisms that have had their genetic material artificially altered through a process known as genetic engineering. This process combines genetic materials from plants, animals, bacteria, or viruses, creating organisms not traditionally found in nature or through crossbreeding.
Typically, genetically modified organisms have been engineered to make them resistant to insecticides and herbicides. Evolving technology is now trying to create foods and plants with more favorable traits.
The health effects of genetically modified organisms are unknown as no concrete research has been done validating the safety of the products, though more than 300 regions around the world have banned GMOs. New research and studies suggest that genetically modified organisms can be linked to health problems and environmental damage.
Around the world, 64 countries require genetically modified foods to be labeled as such. In the U.S. and Canada, GMOs do not require labeling, though the majority of Americans believe they should be, as a large number of prepackaged foods contain ingredients derived from genetically modified crops. Though the environmental impact of GMOs isn’t completely understood, scientists think there is a link between GMOs and “superweeds” and “superbugs” which require more toxic poisons to kill. Corn, soybeans, sugar beets, alfalfa, zucchini, and others have been genetically modified and are approved and sold in the U.S.
If you require GMO or non-GMO food testing, submit a test request by calling 1-855-377-6821 or on our website. Below are a few of the recent requests we have received:
- Food Laboratory needed for full testing of rice including GMO Testing, USDA testing, Pesticide Testing, Nutrients Analysis Testing
- Food Laboratory needed for testing and certification of non-GMO vegetable oils which will be recognized by the Canadian government.
- A Genetics laboratory is needed for genetically modified organism testing in finished canned food products.
- Agriculture Genetics Laboratory needed for genetically modified organism testing for cotton seed by PCR technology
- START-UP Personal care company needs a Materials laboratory for Product Safety and GMO Testing of materials in tampons to understand if the material is GMO (if cotton) vs organic, and the presence of toxins or pesticides.
- Agriculture Microbiology is needed for non-GMO certificate testing for our product containing lactic acid bacteria, Yeast (Saccharomyces sp), and photosynthetic bacteria as a raw material.
- Corporations bringing new algae omega oil products to market need for complete certificate of analysis testing appropriate for an ingestible nutraceutical product. We would be interested in NSF certification, vegan or American Vegetarian Association, non-GMO.Testing to include Fatty Acid Profile – EPA & DHAOxidationHeavy MetalsMicrobial Analysis
- USA ISO Certified Genetics Laboratory needed for GMO Testing in pea protein chips, some raw seasoning powder (BBQ, apple Cinnamon, White Cheddar)
- Food Laboratory needed for reformulation batch testing of caramel candy products. Looking for batch tests to be performed based on new GMO-free and organic recipes.
- Genetics Laboratory needed for genetically modified organisms Testing of ground meat for GMOs and ingredients
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