| − | Products are evaluated based on the Non-GMO Project Standard for GMO avoidance, which is a document designed by dozens of industry experts to guide the third-party verification and testing of ingredients at risk of GMO contamination The Non-GMO Project Standard is updated regularly after a series of public comments and reviews. Recent standard updates reflect the standardization of international thresholds for GMO avoidance and to respond to food industry demand. For example, in 2016 the updates included standards for animal-derived products such as dairy, meat and eggs,. If all of the verification criteria are met, the product may then be sold with the The Non-GMO Project Verified trademark, and will be listed on The Project's website and available on the mobile app.<br /> | + | Products are evaluated based on the Non-GMO Project Standard for GMO avoidance, which is a document designed by dozens of industry experts to guide the third-party verification and testing of ingredients at risk of GMO contamination. The Non-GMO Project Standard is updated regularly after a series of public comments and reviews. Recent standard updates reflect the standardization of international thresholds for GMO avoidance and to respond to food industry demand. For example, in 2016 the updates included standards for animal-derived products such as dairy, meat and eggs,. If all of the verification criteria are met, the product may then be sold with the The Non-GMO Project Verified trademark, and will be listed on The Project's website and available on the mobile app.<br /> |
| | Interest in this organization has dramatically increased as the battle of mandated GMO labeling has continued.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/27/business/food-companies-seeking-ingredients-that-arent-gene-altered.html</ref> | | Interest in this organization has dramatically increased as the battle of mandated GMO labeling has continued.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/27/business/food-companies-seeking-ingredients-that-arent-gene-altered.html</ref> |