We’re proud to announce that fitppl is Non-GMO verified. The Non-GMO Project is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and building sources of non-GMO products, educating consumers and providing verified non-GMO choices. The Non-GMO Project is governed by a Board of Directors. They also work with a collaborative network of technical and expert advisors from a broad and diverse range of backgrounds and sectors.
What is the non-gmo project?
The Non-GMO Project Verified seal gives shoppers the assurance that a product has completed a comprehensive third-party verification for compliance with the Non-GMO Project Standard. When it comes to food labeling, third-party certifications are best because they ensure the claim is unbiased, rigorous and transparent.
Why non-gmo matters?
There is no clear scientific consensus on the safety of GMOs. In 2015, a statement signed by 300 scientists, physicians, and scholars noted that claims of consensus are often overstated. To date, there have been no epidemiological studies examining the long-term effects of GMO foods on human health. Much of the research cited to support GMO safety has been conducted by biotechnology companies. Reviews of peer-reviewed animal feeding studies show mixed results, with a similar number of studies raising concerns as those finding GMOs comparable to conventional foods. Many of the studies reporting no difference were conducted by the biotech industry or its affiliates. For a broader overview of the research, see GMO Myths & Truths by Earth Open Source.
How did fitppl become certified?
The Non-GMO Project Product Verification Program is North America’s only third-party verification for non-GMO food and products. Third-party verification is the highest quality system when it comes to product labeling and certifications because it ensures products have been comprehensively evaluated by an independent party for compliance with a standard developed by industry experts and stakeholders.
What is a gmo?
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering. This creates combinations of plant, animal, bacteria, and virus genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods. Most GMOs have been engineered to withstand the direct application of herbicide and/or to produce an insecticide. However, new technologies are now being used to artificially develop other traits in plants, such as a resistance to browning in apples, and to create new organisms using synthetic biology. Despite biotech industry promises, there is no evidence that any of the GMOs currently on the market offer increased yield, drought tolerance, enhanced nutrition, or any other consumer benefit.