SERVICE DESCRIPTION

Next generation sequencing (NGS) in fraud or adulteration detection offers a powerful and versatile tool for industries concerned with maintaining the integrity and authenticity of their products as NGS has, over other methods, the advantage of being a non-targeted approach (hence no need to use standards for every species of interest) making it an asset in quality control and regulatory compliance efforts. This approach can be used on any starting material, processed or unprocessed. 

SERVICE BENEFIT

The customer can gain:

• High Sensitivity: NGS is a highly sensitive technology that can detect minute variations in genetic material. This sensitivity makes it effective in identifying even subtle changes or adulterants in biological samples, such as food products, pharmaceuticals, or agricultural commodities.
• Unbiased Detection: Unlike traditional methods that rely on predefined targets, NGS allows for unbiased detection. This means that it can identify unexpected or unknown adulterants, providing a more thorough assessment of sample integrity.
• Traceability: NGS can be used to establish genetic fingerprints or profiles of authentic products. By comparing these profiles with those of suspected fraudulent or adulterated samples, it becomes possible to trace the origin and integrity of products throughout the supply chain.