Revised guidance on the detection of genetically modified rice originating from China using real-time PCR for the detection of P-35S, T-nos and Cry1Ab/Ac

In support to the Commission Implementing Decision 2013/287/EU, amending Decision 2011/884/EU the European Union Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Food and Feed (EU-RL GMFF) prepared a revision of the previously published guidance document. This document provides further guidance on the correct use of the methods indicated in the Decision, including measures aimed at improving the specificity of the detection approach. This revised guidance, as its previous version, is exclusively meant for the implementation of Decision 2013/287/EU and should not be used for other screening activities. Laboratories should apply it only in conjunction with good standard practices for testing for the presence of GMOs (e.g. use of appropriate controls)