Non-GMO Project Verified
Independent verification that a product avoids genetically modified inputs.
What it is
The Non-GMO Project is a North American non-profit that verifies products against a strict standard for the avoidance of genetically modified organisms across ingredients, animal feed, processing aids and packaging.
How it's verified
Products undergo ongoing testing of high-risk inputs (corn, soy, canola, sugar beet, cotton) at qualified labs. The Non-GMO Project Standard sets action thresholds — typically 0.9% for human food. Certification is annual with traceability audits.
What to look for
The butterfly-on-grass Non-GMO Project Verified logo. Verify product status at nongmoproject.org.
Watch out for
'GMO-free' or 'no GMOs' without the Non-GMO Project logo is self-declared and unaudited. Some categories (wheat, oats) have no GMO version in commercial production — a label there is marketing.
What it doesn't cover
Non-GMO is not organic — it permits synthetic pesticides and conventional farming. The two certifications are complementary; many products carry both.
Top Non-GMO-certified products
The highest-scoring products in our database that carry Non-GMO certification.
A highly ethical, multi-use lotion crafted with organic oils and fair trade ingredients, setting the industry standard for supply chain transparency and regenerative agriculture.
The gold standard of ethical cleaning. A highly concentrated, multi-surface liquid soap made from organic oils and fair trade ingredients in 100% PCR packaging.
An ultra-ethical, multipurpose skin salve made with organic oils and fair-trade beeswax, setting the gold standard for corporate responsibility.
The gold standard of ethical soaps, featuring regenerative organic palm oil and a legacy of fair-trade advocacy and radical transparency.
The gold standard for multi-purpose ethical cleaning, featuring organic oils and fair trade sourcing in a post-consumer recycled bottle.
The gold standard of ethical cleaning. Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Castile Soap is a versatile, concentrated liquid soap made with organic oils and fair trade ingredients.
The gold standard for multi-purpose ethical cleaning, this concentrated soap is made with organic oils and fair trade ingredients suitable for 18 different household and personal uses.
The gold standard for ethical personal and pet care. Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Pure-Castile Soap is biodegradable, fair trade, and highly concentrated for multi-purpose use.
The gold standard for ethical food production, this coconut oil uses regenerative organic practices and fair trade labor to set a benchmark for corporate responsibility.
Frequently asked
Are GMOs unsafe?+
The major scientific bodies (WHO, EFSA, NASEM) consider currently commercialised GMO crops as safe to eat as their conventional counterparts. Many shoppers avoid GMOs for ecological, supply-chain or pesticide-use reasons rather than direct safety concerns.