Europe and the US have taken different approaches to labeling GMO foods. In Europe, manufacturers have to label all genetically modified foods. In the US, they are only required to label foods with significantly different nutritional or allergenic properties.
This difference in policy has affected the popularity of GMOs. The loose policy of the USA has made America the leader of GMOs around the world. There are currently 172 million acres of GMO crops in the United States, and 90 percent of American soybeans, canola, cotton, and corn are genetically modified.
In the absence of reliable independent long-term nutritional studies, the safety of GMOs is unknown. Increasingly, consumers are taking matters into their own hands and choosing to forgo GMO products.
Some of the situations that should cause consumers to be concerned about GMOs are:
For all these reasons, the NON GMO label and certification is extremely important, especially in consumer purchasing decisions.
Do not hesitate to contact our expert team to get detailed information about the GMO Free and NON GMO label and certification, or to apply for certification.