DNA and Drug Testing News
Eurofins Genetic Services News
News reports and articles about innovations, developments and regulatory changes in the fields of DNA testing and Substance Misuse Toxicology.
Eurofins appointed to DCA List of Approved DNA Suppliers
Eurofins Genetic Services is pleased to announce the approval of its DNA testing laboratory, Eurofins Medigenomix GMbH by the Ministry of Justice to carry out parentage tests directed by the civil courts in England and Wales under section 20 of the Family Law Reform Act 1969.
Date: 23rd July 2008
Eurofins gains accreditation as a supplier to the National DNA Database
Eurofins Forensic Services is pleased to announce the approval of its DNA testing laboratory, Eurofins Medigenomix GMbH, for the submission of DNA PACE samples to the UK National DNA Database. This follows the company’s successful UKAS ISO 17025 and CAS accreditation.
Eurofins Genetic Services gains ISO 9001:2000 Certification in the UK
Eurofins Genetic Services part of Eurofins Scientific, is pleased to announce the successful approval of its Quality management System to ISO 9001:2000 standard, as certified by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA).
Eurofins Announces New Partnership with the Forensic Science Service
Eurofins is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership agreement with the Forensic Science Service® (FSS) both to widen the knowledge base of drug testing in hair and nails within the Criminal Justice System and to provide analytical testing for these services through its laboratories. Date: 14th February 2008
Eurofins Genetic Services Newsletter
Issue 1 - An Introduction to Genetic Science
An introduction to the key developments in the history of genetic science, which explains how the discoveries made over the past 2 centuries have culminated in modern DNA fingerprinting and profiling techniques.
Issue 2 - Advances in Drug Testing
Find out how different types of drug test are used to detect substance misuse across a wide range of lifestyle, prescription and illegal drugs.
Issue 3 - DNA Fingerprinting Past and Present
The introduction of DNA Fingerprinting has revolutised the way in which we can test idividuals to determine their familial relationships.
Other DNA Testing News
Private Genetic Testing Services - A Statement by the HGC
In November 2007, the Human Genetics Commission (HGC) issued a statement about private genetic tests 'that claim to predict the onset of disease or indicate a heightened risk of serious conditions, or, alternatively, to offer peace of mind and the promise of a long and active retirement'. The statement was issued in response to concerns about such tests’ 'efficacy, utility and implications for individuals and their families'. The Human Genetics Commission has produced, in conjunction with the statement, a useful list of questions to help individuals decide whether a buying a private health related genetic test is appropriate for them.
View the HGC Statement [Opens in new window]
