GM Contamination in Tobacco Proficiency Test

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Product Specification

Proficiency Test Information
Product Code Proficiency Test Matrix Approx. Size
FGM4-TOB3

GeMST11

Tobacco

4 x 5 g

Analytes

35S Promoter (Qualitative), 35S Promoter (Quantitative), NOS Terminator (Qualitative), NOS Terminator (Quantitative)

Comments

This test comprises 4 test materials with GM contamination (2 Leaf & 2 Stem); also includes positive and negative control samples.

Test Description

This test offers participants a more complex matrix and the ability to simply report results for p35S and tNOS (qualitatively and/or quantitatively). Calibration standard materials (100% positive and negative) will also be provided to each participant for quantitative analysis.

The Cauliflower mosaic virus (CaMV) 35S promoter (p35S) and Agrobacterium tumefaciens (tNOS) are commonly used targets for detection of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). There are currently over 20 reported detection methods, targeting different regions of the p35S promoter. Agrobacterium tumefaciens tNOS DNA sequence elements for the detection of genetically engineered (GE) crop plant material.

Tobacco is widely consumed which can result in a large demand across the global supply chain. This can add extra strain to an already stretched and complex supply chain which requires your extensive testing abilities to protect the consumer from low quality tobacco as well as any GE plant material that may not be highlighted by producers. This gives the consumer all the information they require to make clear and concise purchasing decisions.

Proficiency tests from Fapas make use of real product matrices to achieve directly comparable results from which to identify and complete timely improvements to your current testing arrangement. Fapas proficiency tests can form the basis of your quality assurance activities, giving you the confidence in your results you require to satisfy both regulators and your customers of your high testing standards.

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