Non-GMO Project

27 October 2021

There remains a long-standing practice of “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” in the natural food industry regarding GMOs. Most commonly, inquiries about GMOs are deflected, dismissed by saying that GMOs are “...not allowed in USDA organic items...” That is an erroneous or disingenuous answer. GMO tests are not required in USDA's organic certification process.

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) remains a strong proponent of a "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" approach to GMOs. OTA even tried to convince the organic community to accept GMOs in organic food. The Dark Act (Deny Americans the Right to Know), unscrupulously named The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015, allows GMOs in food to be well hidden and ignored. The OTA supported this legislation to allow the continued concealment of GMOs in certified organic foods. The federal legislation uses double-speak, bizarre definitions, pro-chemical and GMO exemptions which allow the food industry to avoid responsibility for supplying information about the food it makes that would allow people to make informed choices.

Eden Foods continues to do what is necessary to avoid GMOs, and has been doing so since 1993.

The Non-GMO Project (The Project) was organized by caring industry members from all of its sectors in the USA and Canada, Eden Foods being one. The Project carries out a due diligence Non-GMO verification program through all levels of the supply chain in efforts to provide reliable supply of verified Non-GMO food. Eden Foods supports The Project's methods, particularly a rigorous testing protocol.

View Non-GMO Project Certificate of Compliance

To learn more about the Non-GMO Project visit:

nongmoproject.org or twitter.com/nongmoproject.