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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.

Dr. Bronner's Regenerative Organic Coconut Oil
USDA OrganicFair TradeRegenerative Organic CertifiedNon-GMO+1 more
4.8 (8,200)

A gold-standard pantry staple sourced from regenerative agroforestry projects in Sri Lanka that prioritizes soil health and fair wages.

Alter Eco Organic Quinoa - Royal Pearl
B CorpUSDA OrganicFair TradeNon-GMO
4.8 (1,250)

A nutrient-dense, ancient grain sourced through fair trade cooperatives in the Bolivian Andes, featuring 100% compostable packaging.

Regenerative Organic Certified Toasted Sesame Oil
USDA OrganicRegenerative Organic CertifiedFair TradeNon-GMO+1 more
4.8 (850)

A benchmark for regenerative agriculture, this nutty, aromatic oil supports smallholder farmers in Sierra Leone while actively sequestering carbon.

Natural Sunscreen SPF 30
96Excellent
Leaping BunnyNon-GMOEWG VerifiedNatural Products Association
4.4 (850)

A high-performance, plastic-free mineral sunscreen that is safe for both sensitive skin and coral reefs.

Shampoo for Dogs with Sensitive Skin
USDA OrganicCruelty-FreeNon-GMO
4.6 (4,200)

A truly organic, non-toxic shampoo using saponified oils and aloe vera, setting the gold standard for pet ingredient transparency and environmental safety.

Superpure Beta Glucan

Pure Synergy

Superpure Beta Glucan

$$$
94Excellent
B CorpUSDA OrganicNon-GMO
4.8 (820)

An impeccably clean immune support supplement featuring allergy-free, organic yeast-derived beta-glucans in non-GMO glass packaging.

Finn + Emma Wood & Crochet Rattle Teether
GOTS CertifiedFair TradeNon-GMO
4.8 (420)

Hand-crocheted by artisans in Peru using organic cotton and untreated Indian hardwood, this teething toy blends heirloom quality with strict ethical standards.

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.

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