Due to the great importance of the trade business, there are significant world efforts in establishing GMO detection methods. Currently, bioassays that analyse seedling phenotype, the ELISA test and kits that enable specific transgene protein identification, and PCR to detect specific DNA sequences are frequently used. The aim of this study was to compare the efficiency of different methods to detect RR soybean. Genetically modified seed samples, tolerant to glyphosate and susceptible parental seeds were submitted to bioassays (pre-imbibed, imbibed and immersion in herbicide solutions and seedling spraying), the Kit trait test and PCR detection. Bioassays were shown to be more efficient, comparing the ratio cost/benefit. The seedling visual analysis is a very important parameter to be considered in GM soybean seeds detection.