Not A Product Of Genetic Engineering

This label indicates that a food product was made without using genetically engineered ingredients. Genetic engineering, also known as genetic modification, involves altering an organism's DNA to introduce desirable traits. The process is typically done by scientists in a lab.

This is not an ingredient added by manufacturers for a specific function. Instead, it is a claim used by food producers to inform consumers about their sourcing and production methods. It appears in a variety of packaged foods, especially baked goods like bread, cookies, and muffins.

The FDA does not have specific regulations for 'genetically engineered' or 'non-GMO' claims, but they do require that such claims be truthful and not misleading. There is no scientific consensus linking the consumption of genetically engineered foods, as approved by regulatory bodies, to adverse health effects. International bodies like the WHO and EFSA have reviewed the safety of genetically engineered foods and found them to be as safe as their conventional counterparts. Research is ongoing, and some consumer groups express concerns about potential long-term impacts.