Choosing a lab that is known to deliver accurate results is not only your best bet, it also provides peace of mind and protects you from the risk of damaging your company's reputation.

In the case of GMO testers, the laboratory where the tests will be carried out must have ISO 17020 accreditation. ISO 17020 is the international standard for laboratory accreditation. Specifies proficiency requirements in testing and calibration for laboratories worldwide. 

The industry's undisputed measure of excellence, ISO 17020 helps ensure legal defensibility, reliability and respect. Ask the laboratory if it is accredited according to ISO 17020 for GMO testing. The presence of the ISO 17020 accreditation seal on the analysis report confirms that the laboratory is accredited for the specific tests used.

For most GMO testing labs, it may be more difficult to test processed ingredients (eg cornstarch, soy lecithin) and multi-ingredient products (eg cookies, corn chips). The ability to accurately test these sample types depends on a laboratory's ability to extract high quality and quantity of DNA from the sample.

A high-end laboratory will be able to extract the necessary DNA in the most appropriate way. To ensure maximum sensitivity and reliability, be sure to ask the GMO lab of your choice if they have optimized the DNA extraction process for the different sample types.

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