The Mérieux NutriSciences laboratories can perform mutagenicity and genotoxicity tests. We offer a screening program to identify substances, agrochemicals and biocidal products that may cause permanent and transmissible changes in the amount or structure of a single gene or gene segments, a block of genes or chromosomes. The aim of genotoxicity testing is to predict the genotoxic potential of a substance, to identify genotoxic carcinogens at an early stage and to understand the mechanism by which some carcinogens and reproductive or developmental toxicants induce germ-line mutations that can lead to inherited disorders. Our experts conduct mutagenic tests according to good laboratory practices (GLP) and all worldwide quality and safety standards.