GM foods already on the global market include corn, soybeans, potatoes, squash, tomatoes, chicory and papaya. In addition, a variety of enzymes produced from genetically engineered microorganisms are used throughout the food processing industry.

As a result of the widespread planting of GM soybean and corn, primarily in the US - the biggest exporter of the two commodities in the world, it is estimated that more than 60% of commonly available processed foods contain soybean, corn and their derivatives of US origin. The production of GM crops grown in China tripled over the period 2000-2001 and it is now the world's fourth largest GM producer.

Growing consumer awareness and pressure has prompted numerous retailers to GM material from their products and has created difficulties for suppliers, processors and retailers. In order to check the veracity of any claims made concerning GM-status, there is a need for a reliable and cost-effective testing service.

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