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