The Food Standards Agency · Awarded contract

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Appointment of LGC Limited as UK National Reference Laboratory for GMO Testing in Food and Feed

Awarded 31 Mar 2021

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Awarded31 Mar 2021

Value£533,941.76

SupplierLGC Limited

AgencyThe Food Standards Agency

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryFood & Beverage

Ended 1y 7mo ago4y term

Awarded 31 Mar 2021Expired 30 Mar 2025

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The Food Standards Agency awarded a contract to LGC Limited for the provision of services as the UK National Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Organisms in Food and Feed.

The laboratory will support UK official control laboratories for GMO control, identify and participate as an independent expert at international GMO meetings and networks to build expertise and knowledge in the area, and liaise with and provide advice to the FSA-appointed laboratory responsible for the scientific assessment and validation of detection methods for GMOs in food and feed as part of the UK GMO authorisation of regulated products procedure.

The contract value is £533,941.76.

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