GMO-Free Certification
GMO-Free certification for food producers and manufacturers — verifying that products do not contain genetically modified organisms, meeting EU and international export market requirements.
Standard
Regulation (EC) 1829/2003
Service type
By CAS
Issued under
CAS — own authority
What it is
GMO-Free certification verifies that food products and ingredients are free from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It is based on EU Regulation (EC) 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed, and supports market access to consumers and markets that require non-GMO verification.
Who needs it
Food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, agricultural producers, and food exporters targeting EU and other markets where GMO-free claims must be substantiated — particularly relevant for organic food, baby food, and premium food brands.
Benefits of certification
- Verifiable non-GMO claim for EU and international markets
- Consumer confidence in product naturalness and purity
- Supports premium market positioning for food products
- Required by some retailers and importers in EU and GCC markets
- Third-party verification of supply chain GMO controls
- Differentiator in organic, natural, and clean-label food segments
Frequently asked questions
Common questions
What is the GMO threshold under EU rules?
Under EU Regulation 1829/2003, the threshold for labelling as containing GMOs is 0.9%. Below this threshold (and where presence is adventitious), products need not be labelled as GMO. GMO-Free certification typically requires demonstrating below this threshold.
Is GMO-Free the same as organic?
No. Organic certification has broader requirements covering farming practices, pesticide use, and processing. GMO-free certification specifically verifies the absence of genetically modified organisms.
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