Eurofins Launches an Innovative DNA Chip Technology Enabling the Identification of 21 Animal Species in Food and Feed
11 June 2015 - 3:35AM
Business Wire
Eurofins Scientific (EUFI.PA), world leader in food and
environment testing, has launched a novel analytical method based
on DNA chip technology which enables simultaneous detection and
identification of up to 21 animal species in feed and food
products.
Following the horsemeat crisis in 2013, identification of animal
species in food products has become a major concern for the feed
and food industry in Europe. Existing analytical methods for the
detection of single species are no longer sufficient to meet the
current supply chain requirements, such as verifying that product
composition not only complies with relevant regulations, but is
also entirely consistent with the claims on the label, and ensuring
the absence of undesired species in the product (e.g. horsemeat in
beef, or ruminants in animal feed).
The molecular biology testing unit of Eurofins’ flagship
laboratory in Nantes has developed an innovative DNA chip testing
method to expand the scope of analysis to multiple species in
different food and feed matrices. Using mitochondrial DNA targets,
the chip technology enables sensitive and reliable detection at low
thresholds (0.1%) with a short turnaround time (5 working days from
sample reception). With this fully-accredited test, specific and
cost-effective detection of a large panel of species is now
possible. The modular concept of the technology allows the
identification of up to 21 meat species, according to customer
needs, with only one test. The method has been specifically
developed for meat and complex and/or processed food, as well as
animal feed and pet food. With this new qualitative test, Eurofins
provides unparalleled testing services for a wide range of species
identification, including “species-specific” PCR to detect one
particular species and other semi-quantitative tests to determine
the proportions of the species contained in the product.
The new meat speciation test is another illustration of
Eurofins’ capability to leverage its Group-wide competencies to
deliver the most innovative analytical solutions for its clients,
and maintain its leading position as the leading reference
laboratory group for food and feed testing worldwide.
For more information please visit
http://www.eurofins.com or contact:
Eurofins Food Testing, NantesPhone: +33 2 51 83 21 00E-mail:
AnalyticsFrance@eurofins.com
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EurofinsDelphine Charil de Villanfray, +33 2 51 83 30 86
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