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 gold-standard pantry staple produced through regenerative organic farming that restores soil health and supports Sri Lankan smallholder farmers.
The gold standard for multi-use automotive cleaning, this biodegradable soap is fair-trade certified and effective for everything from dashboard wipes to exterior washes.
The gold standard of ethical soaps, this concentrated formula uses organic oils and fair-trade ingredients in 100% post-consumer recycled packaging.
A culinary-grade, fair-trade virgin coconut oil produced through regenerative organic farming that restores soil health.
A highly versatile, certified organic sugar soap that is safe for pets (and humans) with sensitive skin, prioritizing fair trade and regenerative agriculture.
A versatile, ultra-gentle organic balm made with fair trade oils to soothe dry skin, tattoos, and diaper rash without synthetic fragrances.
The ultimate multi-use concentrated soap for automotive cleaning—from washing car exteriors to cleaning greasy shop hands—made with organic, fair-trade oils.
A reef-safe, family-owned mineral sunscreen that sets the gold standard for environmental safety and simple ingredient lists.
A reef-safe, non-nano zinc oxide sunscreen featuring a minimalist 5-ingredient formula and packed in a 50% PCR tube.
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.