Tasks and duties

Mandate of the EU-RL GMFF under Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003, with the support of ENGL

Core activity: validation of GMO detection methods as part of the EU GMO approval process under Reg methods have been validated by the EURL with the support from the Reg. (EC) 1829/2003
Provision of control samples (provide laboratories with appropriate tools to carry out necessary controls)
Provision of guidance documents on sampling and testing, method acceptance criteria, method performance criteria
Role in dispute settlements (provide guidance in case MS contest the outcome of test results)
Role in emergency situations (when unapproved GMOs occur on the market)

Mandate of the EU-RL GMFF under Reg. (EC) No 882/2004, with the support from the ENGL

Providing National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) with reference analytical methods
Coordinating application of the methods by organising comparative testing and by ensuring an appropriate follow-up in accordance with internationally accepted protocols
Coordinating practical arrangements needed to apply new analytical methods
Conducting training courses for the benefit of staff from NRLs and of experts from developing countries
Providing technical assistance to the Commission, especially in controversial analyses
Collaborating with laboratories responsible for analysing feed and food in third countries