Jiangsu GM food testing technology reached the international advanced level

Most of the genetically modified products are bacteria, fungi, and viruses as carriers, which are implanted into plants to recombine with their own DNA (genetic material) to form new DNA. It is understood that the "Regulations on the Safety Management of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms" formulated by the Chinese government stipulates that from March 20 this year, the genetically modified products circulating in the Chinese market must be labeled. If the final label and the label are not in accordance with the regulations, sales will not be allowed. Or import.

The Jiangsu Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau recently received a notice from the Central Science Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries of the United Kingdom, which has achieved excellent results in the testing of genetically modified products in 68 laboratories around the world. This indicates that the qualitative and quantitative detection technology of genetically modified products in the inspection and quarantine department of Jiangsu Province has reached the international advanced level.

As the safety of genetically modified products is still inconclusive, more than 130 countries around the world have formulated corresponding regulations and management methods to protect human health, animal and plant safety, and protect the ecological environment. Some have banned the cultivation of genetically modified crops and imports. For genetically modified products, some require that the containers that may contain genetically modified foods be labeled with a detailed label when shipping the imported and exported goods. The Regulations on the Safety Management of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms formulated by the Chinese government stipulates that from March 20 this year, genetically modified products circulating in the Chinese market must be labeled. If the final label and the label are not in accordance with the regulations, sales or imports will not be allowed.

To this end, the Food Laboratory of Jiangsu Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau specializes in the research of transgenic detection technology, using the CATB method to extract DNA, and mastering the detection method of using genetic amplification technology to determine the transgenic product, as long as the transgenic ratio in the tested product reaches 2%. It can be accurately checked, even if it is 0.1%. Test varieties include soybean, corn, rapeseed, cotton, and tomato. This is not only beneficial to the export of agricultural products in Jiangsu Province, but also provides a basis for strengthening the management of genetically modified products and safeguarding consumers' right to know. It is understood that the Food Laboratory of Jiangsu Inspection and Quarantine Bureau is the only one in the national quality inspection system to participate in the international level test organized by the Central Science Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries of the United Kingdom. The qualitative and quantitative test results of genetically modified products are 100% satisfaction. At present, the room has been identified as the national key laboratory for genetic testing.