1 Identity
Non-GMO Project Verified
Non-GMO Project
Independent GMO avoidance verificationL026Independent GMO avoidance verification · Est. See overview [1]. · See overview [1].
2 How to verify
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Find the mark on the label
Look for the official Non-GMO Project Verified mark [1].
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Visit the verification database
Go to the official Non-GMO Project Verified lookup [1].
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Search or verify
Enter product name or certification number. Confirm exact match [1].
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Confirm current status
Check certification is current and active [1].
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Not verifiable — exercise caution
If a product claims Non-GMO Project Verified but cannot be verified, it may be fraudulent [1].
3 How to spot it — genuine vs fake
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Always confirm the mark with the issuing body
The authoritative check is on Non-GMO Project's official register, which shows the genuine mark and lists certified products.
The Non-GMO Project Verified mark is a trademark of Non-GMO Project and is referenced here for identification only. Confirm authenticity on the issuing body's official register.
4 Expert guidance
Clinical relevance
Non-GMO Project Verified provides assurance relevant to clinical practice. See overview [1].
Dispensing guidance
Non-GMO Project Verified is a recognized quality indicator. See overview [1].
What it means
See overview for plain-language explanation [1].
5 Overview
Non-GMO Project Verified is North America's most recognized GMO avoidance certification, using the distinctive orange butterfly seal [1]. The program tests products against a standard of <0.9% GMO content (aligned with EU labeling thresholds) using PCR-based DNA testing and protein-based immunoassays [1]. Unlike USDA Organic (which prohibits GMO as part of broader organic criteria), Non-GMO Project focuses EXCLUSIVELY on GMO avoidance with specific analytical testing — making it more rigorous for this single criterion [1]. The program covers the entire supply chain: seed/feed sourcing, segregation, testing, and traceability. Over 65,000 products across 4,000+ brands carry the butterfly seal, making it one of the most widely adopted food/supplement certifications in North America [1]. For supplements: particularly relevant for soy-based products (soy lecithin, soy isoflavones), corn-derived ingredients (vitamin C from corn glucose), and botanical supplements where GMO contamination of seed stock is a concern [1].
6 What it tests
See overview [1].
Does NOT test
Therapeutic efficacy [1]
Drug interactions [1]
Potency or purity of active ingredients [1]
7 References
[1]Non-GMO Project. Non-GMO Project Standard. 2024. www.nongmoproject.org
[2]Non-GMO Project. Product Verification. 2024. www.nongmoproject.org
8 Cite this page
Vancouver / full
Pkhakadze G, editor. LabelIndex: Non-GMO Project Verified [L026]. In: SupplementIndex. Tbilisi: Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG); 2026. Available from: https://supplement.ge/labels/l026/
Short
Pkhakadze G, ed. LabelIndex L026. PHIG; 2026.
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Publisher: PHIG
Publisher: PHIG