Accredited laboratory for DNA analysis: GMO, allergens, adulteration testing and VLOG monitoring for food and feed.
Lifeprint GmbH
IllertissenNew on Amplifa
About lifeprint
Lifeprint GmbH, based in Illertissen, is an independent laboratory and consulting service provider for molecular biology analysis and a member of the Tentamus group of companies. The laboratory tests goods for genetically modified organisms (GMOs), allergens such as gluten, egg, nuts or fish, as well as animal constituents and mislabelling as part of adulteration testing and purity checks. The analysis is performed using, among other methods, Real-Time PCR (screening, variety identification, quantification), ELISA, enzymatic analysis, sequencing, residue analysis and microbiology. In addition, lifeprint supports customers with VLOG monitoring (Association for Food without Genetic Engineering) and offers contract research, test system development, validation and comparison studies as well as consulting and training. Customers come from the food and feed industry, agriculture, import/trade and the nutraceutical & supplement sector. The laboratory has been accredited to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 since 2002.
- Site
- Illertissen
- Processes
- GMO analysis by Real-Time PCR (screening, variety identification, quantification), VLOG monitoring (analysis and consulting for the Association for Food without Genetic Engineering), Allergen analysis (e.g. gluten, egg, nuts, fish), ELISA, Enzymatic analysis, Sequencing, Residue analysis and microbiology, Adulteration testing / purity testing (detection of mislabelling, animal constituents)
- Materials
- Real-Time PCR, ELISA, Sequencing, Enzymatic analysis, Microbiology and residue analysis
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025
- Industries
- Food, Feed, Agriculture, Import/Trade, Nutraceutical & Supplement, Environment
- 01
Sample receipt and sample handling (one-way system)
- 02
DNA extraction and molecular biology analysis (Real-Time PCR, ELISA)
- 03
Individual assessment and evaluation of results
- 04
Consulting, reporting and additional services (VLOG monitoring, training)
Analytical Methods and Procedures
Real-Time PCR
Sensitive and specific method for GMO screening, variety identification and quantification.
ELISA
Immunological detection method, among other things for allergens and animal constituents.
Sequencing
For identification of plant and animal species as well as species determination.
Enzymatic analysis
Enzymatic analysis as part of the laboratory services.
Microbiology and residue analysis
Supplementary examinations in microbiology and residues.
Location
Illertissen
DELaboratory and headquarters
- Materials
- Real-Time PCR, ELISA, enzymatic analysis, sequencing, microbiology
- Real-Time PCR systems
- ELISA equipment
- Sequencing technology
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO analysis by Real-Time PCR (screening, variety identification, quantification)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| VLOG monitoring (analysis and consulting for the Association for Food without Genetic Engineering)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Allergen analysis (e.g. gluten, egg, nuts, fish)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| ELISATesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Enzymatic analysisTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| SequencingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Residue analysis and microbiologyTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Adulteration testing / purity testing (detection of mislabelling, animal constituents)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Identification of plants and animalsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Consulting / consulting and trainingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Contract research and development (test systems, validation and comparison studies)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality and Accreditation
lifeprint is accredited to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 (D-PL-14411-01-00) and regularly participates in international interlaboratory tests, comparison studies with authorities and validation studies of the European Commission. An internal control system and a one-way room concept for sample handling ensure contamination-free order fulfilment.
| Evidence | Illertissen |
|---|---|
| DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 |
History
- 2002
Initial accreditation to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 (at that time DAP-PL 3515.00)