Tasks and duties

Mandate of the EURL GMFF under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, with the support of the ENGL

Duties of the EURL GMFF under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 are detailed in its Annex. Accordingly, the EURL GMFF is responsible, in particular, for:

Reception, preparation, storage, maintenance and distribution to NRLs of the appropriate positive and negative control samples
Testing and validation of the method for detection, including sampling and identification of the transformation event and, where applicable, for the detection and identification of the transformation event in the food/feed
Evaluating the data provided in the application for authorisation of the GM food/feed to verify its suitability to ring-trial validation
Submitting full evaluation reports to EFSA
Settling the disputes between MS concerning the results of the tasks outlined above

Mandate of the EURL GMFF under Regulation (EU) 2017/625 repealing Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 on official controls

Providing NRLs with details of analytical methods, including reference methods
Coordinating application by the NRLs of these methods by organising comparative testing and by ensuring an appropriate follow-up in in accordance with internationally accepted protocols
Cooperate to develop methods of analysis and testing of high standards
Coordinating practical arrangements for applying new analytical methods and informing NRLs of advances in this field and on Union and international research activities
Conducting training courses for the benefit of staff from NRLs and of experts from developing countries
Providing scientific and technical assistance to the Commission, especially in cases where MS contest the results of analyses
Collaborating with laboratories responsible for analysing feed and food in third countries
Providing reference material to NRLs
Publish the list of NRLs designated by the Member States