Providing Definitive Genetic Verification
In the agricultural supply chain, verifying the identity and authenticity of products is a major challenge. Is the timber from a protected species? Is the grain shipment 100% non-GMO? Is the honey pure, or is it adulterated with sugar syrups? Traditional chemical and physical tests cannot always answer these questions.
BQCIS's Genetic & Molecular Testing services provide definitive answers at the DNA level. We use PCR and DNA Barcoding techniques to provide precise identification of species, varietals, and the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Our molecular biology labs support critical compliance and verification needs, offering GMO screening, species identification, and authenticity verification for forestry, food, and agricultural supply chains.
Key Molecular Testing Activities
GMO Detection and Quantification (PCR)
We conduct PCR testing to verify "Non-GMO" claims for soy, corn, canola, and other commodities. When screening detects GMO markers, we perform quantitative PCR (qPCR) to measure the exact GMO percentage — essential for EU, China, and global labeling compliance.
Species Identification & DNA Barcoding
Using DNA Barcoding, we identify exact species in biological material. This detects timber fraud, illegal logging, fish mislabeling, adulteration in meat, and purity verification in honey and botanical extracts. Genetic analysis provides irrefutable authenticity confirmation.
Key Benefits of Our Training
Build Internal Competency
Develop strong in-house capability to interpret genetic analysis and integrate findings into compliance programs.
Ensure System Effectiveness
Validated genetic data provides the strongest evidence for label claims, sustainability programs, and regulatory submissions.
Drive Continual Improvement
DNA verification helps identify weaknesses in sourcing, authenticity risks, and corrective actions.
Achieve & Maintain Certification
Genetic proof supports forestry legality verification, Non-GMO certification, and high-value export requirements.
Success Story
Quantitative PCR Testing Secures "Non-GMO" Soy Shipment
A major soy exporter supplying the European Non-GMO feed market needed irrefutable proof that GMO content was below the 0.9% legal threshold.
BQCIS performed quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) on composite samples to determine the precise GMO percentage.
The shipment tested at **0.15% GMO**, fully compliant. BQCIS’s accredited report was accepted by customs and the EU buyer, securing the exporter’s high-value contract.