Food Labels 101 Masterguide

This is a claim, not a label.
No org. is dedicated to the
verification of this info.
NON-GMO
THE LABEL:
WHAT IS IT?
Non-GMO is a food claim
found on meats, cheeses,
eggs, produce, and processed
foods. It is usually unregulated
and can look like many things.
Sometimes it appears like a
label and othertimes is simply
written. GMO means genetically
modified organisms that were
altered in a lab setting.
OUR RATING:
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THE GOOD:
THE BAD:
Sometimes verified by a
third party with some animal
products.
Does not guarantee
GMO-free.
THE WHY:
Misleading when
disguised as a label
SHOULD I BUY?
Largely unregulated
More about marketing
than transparency
This food claim is more about marketing than making actual system change. There is
no verification included in this label. In order to get your money’s worth, you are better
off buying products with firmly regulated labels. Moreover, if you are buying for health
reasons, look at the actual ingredient list to learn more.
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