Celvia CC Announces Accrediation of Innovative MDA Test for Honey Authenticity Verification
Celvia CC is pleased to announce that its MDA (Honey Metagenomic DNA Analysis) test has received ISO 17025 accreditation from the Estonian Accreditation Centre (EAK), marking a significant milestone in honey quality assurance and authenticity verification.
What Does This Mean?
ISO 17025 is the international standard for testing and calibration laboratories, ensuring the highest level of technical competence and reliable results. This accreditation provides confidence that MDA test results meet rigorous international quality standards and are recognized across borders.
How the MDA Test Works
The MDA test uses metagenomic DNA analysis to examine the complete genetic fingerprint of honey samples. By sequencing 1-20 million DNA fragments from a 100g honey sample, the test analyzes DNA from plants, bacteria, fungi, insects, and other organisms that bees encounter during honey production. The test can identify over 5,000 plant species and over 100 000 species in total.
Unlike traditional methods that rely solely on pollen microscopy or chemical markers, the MDA test creates a comprehensive DNA profile that reflects the honey’s biological composition. Using machine learning methods, this DNA profile is compared against a database of authentic honey samples to detect deviations that may indicate manipulation or adulteration.
A Clear Answer: Authentic or Not
The MDA test provides a straightforward result: an authenticity decision. The test does not make specific claims about how honey may have been adulterated, nor does it provide official determinations of geographical origin. However, clients have the option of receiveing interactive charts showing the complete plant and organism composition detected in their sample, along with information about bee pathogens and parasites.
Each honey has a unique DNA composition that cannot be artificially imitated. The comprehensive DNA profile makes the test a powerful tool for verifying honey quality throughout the supply chain.
The accredited MDA test provides honest producers with a science-backed verification method and gives buyers confidence in the honey they purchase.
More information about our test is available https://mda-test.com/en/
