GMO Testing Laboratory in India
India enforces a zero-tolerance approach to unapproved genetically modified food crops through GEAC and the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 — a single positive detection at any level blocks an imported consignment from the Indian market. Auriga Research delivers NABL-accredited GMO testing using real-time PCR and ELISA for the detection, identification, and quantification of genetically modified material in food, feed, and processed ingredients.
Our testing covers GMO screening elements (CaMV 35S promoter, NOS terminator, FMV 34S, bar/pat genes), event-specific detection for GM soy (GTS 40-3-2, MON89788, A2704-12), GM corn (MON810, Bt11, NK603, TC1507, MIR604, MIR162), GM cotton (MON531, MON15985), Bt brinjal (EE-1) for import surveillance, GM canola, and GM rice events. Quantitative analysis reports the percentage of GM material against certified reference standards (ERM, AOCS) supporting compliance with EU 0.9%, Japan 5%, and Korea 3% labelling thresholds.
Backed by the Arbro Group's analytical heritage — Arbro Lab since 1990, Auriga Research since 2007 — with NABL ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, our reports are accepted by FSSAI import-clearance officers, GEAC, customs authorities, and international buyers — covering the full commercial chain from pre-shipment certification at origin to confirmatory testing at the port of entry.
GMO Testing Capabilities
Each capability is mapped to its detection method and regulatory threshold — so QA, import, and export teams can match scope to compliance requirement at a glance.
GMO Screening Elements
CaMV 35S promoter, NOS terminator, FMV 34S promoter, bar/pat genes by real-time PCR — first-pass screening for any genetic modification in food and feed.
GM Soy Events
Event-specific PCR detection of GTS 40-3-2 (Roundup Ready), MON89788 (Roundup Ready 2 Yield), A2704-12 (LibertyLink), and DAS-68416-4.
GM Corn / Maize Events
Event-specific PCR detection of MON810, MON863, MON88017, Bt11, NK603, TC1507, MIR604, MIR162, and stacked events.
GM Cotton Events
Event-specific PCR detection of MON531 (Bollgard), MON15985 (Bollgard II), and other Bt cotton events. India permits GM cotton (Bt cotton) for cultivation — relevant for cotton-seed-derived food ingredients.
Bt Brinjal (EE-1)
Bt brinjal event EE-1 detection by event-specific PCR. Note: EE-1 is NOT commercially approved in India — GEAC has approved field trials only. Testing is offered for import surveillance, border detection, and seed-purity verification.
GM Canola & Rapeseed
Event-specific PCR detection of RT73, MS8, RF3, and stacked canola events — particularly relevant for imported edible-oil consignments.
GM Rice Screening
GM rice screening (LL601, Bt63, Kefeng 6, Kefeng 8) by event-specific PCR — important for Indian basmati exports verifying non-GM status at destination ports.
Quantitative GMO (%)
Quantitative real-time PCR with validated reference standards — reports the percentage of GM material against total taxon-specific DNA for EU 0.9%, Japan 5%, and Korea 3% threshold compliance.
Processed Matrix Validation
Validated GMO testing on processed matrices — soy lecithin, soy protein isolate, corn starch, corn syrup, refined oils, and bakery / snack finished products.
Protein-Based ELISA
ELISA for protein-based GMO screening (Roundup Ready, Bt) where intact protein survives processing — orthogonal confirmation of PCR-positive samples.
Certified Reference Standards
All quantitative work uses ERM (Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements) or AOCS certified reference materials with traceable concentration assignments.
EU 0.9% Threshold Reporting
CoA explicitly reports results against the EU 0.9% labelling threshold for exporters shipping to European destinations under Regulation (EC) 1829/2003 and 1830/2003.
How It Works
Get a Quote
Share your product type and the parameters you need tested. Your dedicated SPOC will confirm the testing scope, the applicable method, and the exact sample quantity required for your specific panel before you dispatch anything.
Send Your Sample
Dispatch your sample with a completed Test Request Form to the nearest Auriga lab. Each sample is individually bar coded and registered in YLIMS, Auriga's in-house Laboratory Information Management System, upon receipt. Testing begins within 24 hours of sample registration.
Testing and QA Review
Your sample is tested against the confirmed validated method by Auriga's scientific team. Every result passes through a formal internal QA review and sign-off before the report is generated.
Receive Your NABL Report
Your NABL-accredited test report is delivered digitally within the committed turnaround time. Reports carry Auriga's NABL accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and are accepted by FSSAI, APEDA, EIC, and major international buyers. You can track your sample status in real time through YLIMS at any point in the process.
Turnaround Time
| Panel | Standard TAT | Express |
|---|---|---|
| Qualitative GMO screening (35S / NOS / FMV / bar) | 5–7 business days | Available |
| Event-specific identification (single event) | 7–10 business days | Available |
| Multi-event panel (GM soy or GM corn full panel) | 10 business days | On request |
| Quantitative GMO analysis (percentage determination) | 10–12 business days | On request |
| ELISA protein-based screening | 5–7 business days | Available |
| EU 0.9% / Japan 5% / Korea 3% threshold reporting | 10–12 business days | On request |
Who Needs This Testing
- Rice and grain exporters shipping basmati, parboiled rice, and aromatic rice to Japan, EU, Korea, and Middle East markets that enforce GM thresholds at destination.
- Soybean, corn, and canola importers needing pre-clearance certification under FSSAI and GEAC import controls — a single positive detection blocks the consignment.
- Food and beverage manufacturers using imported soy lecithin, soy protein isolate, corn starch, corn syrup, or refined oils as ingredients.
- FSSAI licensees with GM-origin imported raw materials needing documented non-GM verification or category-appropriate labelling evidence.
- Customs and import agents requiring rapid NABL-accredited GMO clearance reports at sea ports and ICDs to release detained consignments.
- EU and Asian export brands needing quantitative GMO reporting against destination thresholds (EU 0.9%, Japan 5%, Korea 3%).
- Seed companies and breeders verifying non-GM seed purity and screening for adventitious GM contamination.
- Animal feed manufacturers using imported soybean meal or DDGS who need to declare GM content per buyer specifications.
Why Auriga for GMO Testing
NABL-accredited PCR and ELISA in-house
Both reference GMO detection techniques on the same platform — DNA-based real-time PCR for screening, identification, and quantitation; protein ELISA for orthogonal confirmation on intact-protein matrices.
FSSAI and GEAC-recognised results
Reports accepted by FSSAI import-clearance officers, GEAC, and customs authorities for consignment release — and by international buyers and inspection agencies for export documentation.
Quantitative analysis with certified reference standards
All quantitative work uses ERM (Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements) and AOCS certified reference materials with traceable concentration assignments — required for defensible threshold reporting.
EU 0.9% / Japan 5% / Korea 3% threshold reporting
CoA explicitly reports the result against the destination market threshold — Indian exporters of basmati, soy, and grain products get a single report that defends the shipment in transit and at port of entry.
Validated on processed matrices
GMO detection validated on lecithin, protein isolates, starches, syrups, refined oils, and finished bakery / snack products — where DNA degradation and protein denaturation often compromise less-validated methods.
Arbro Group analytical heritage
Established analytical heritage through the Arbro Group (Arbro Lab since 1990, Auriga Research since 2007), with NABL ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation — the audit trail FSSAI, GEAC, and international buyers look for in a GMO testing partner.