Non-GMO Food Guides -- a comparison of:
The Center for Food Safety's downloadable Non-GMO Food Guide: True Food Shopper's Guide 20 p., www.centerforfoodsafety.org
The Institute for Responsible Technology Shopping Guide: Non-GMO Shopping Guide 16 p., www.responsibletechnology.org
>>both guides begin with the same 4 tips to avoid GMO foods
>>both guides, though presented slightly differently, have the same main categories and within each category, list brand names of foods
>>the categories are:
+Alternative Dairy Products
+Baby Food and Infant Formula
+Beverages
+Breads and Baked Goods
+Candy, Chocolate and Sweeteners
+Cereal and Breakfast Foods
+Condiments, Oils, Dressings and Spreads
+Dairy Products
+Fruits and Vegetables
+Grains, Beans and Flour
+Meat, Fish and Eggs
+Packaged Frozen Meals
+Pasta
+Snack Foods and Bars
+Soups and Sauces
+Tofu, Tempeh and Alternative Meat Products
True Food Shopper's Guide:
-downloadable pdf, also free to droid and iphone
-guide compilation based on company statements, not genetic testing
-for most categories, also lists brands that "may contain GMO ingredients"
-guide notes that there is no guarantee that any product is 100% GMO free because of contaminants from drift, and pollen movement, etc
Non-GMO Shopping Guide:
-downloadable pdf, also free to iphone
-guide lists brands enrolled in the Non-GMO Project
NOTE: Enrollment in the Non-GMO Project's Product Verification Program consists of providing initial product data, execution of the Participating Company Agreement and payment of a fee. Enrollment is a significant first step and signifies that a brand is in the process of becoming Non-GMO Project verified. Only after a specific product is deemed compliant with the Non-GMO Project Standard (that includes testing of certain ingredients,) is it eligible to bear the Non-GMO Project VERIFIED Seal. The website will give the most up-to-date list of verified products. www.nongmoproject.org
-additional categories in this guide are:
+Body Care Products
+Feed and Seed
+Herbs, Spices and other Ingredients
+Mercantile
+Pet Products
+Vitamins and Supplements
+Wholesale Ingredients
+Invisible GM Ingredients
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