What Does GMO FREE Mean?

As the population increases and resources are depleted, the nutritional needs of more and more people emerge as a serious problem. While developing new technologies, people's dietary rules are changing. In this complex environment, genetically modified foods and the need to label them is also a problem. Some people do not trust GMO products and stay away from consuming them. Their ability to choose non-GMO foods depends on the correct and reliable labeling of these products.

What Does GMO FREE Mean?

Scientists transfer genetic material from one organism to another to create genetically modified organisms. In fact, this technology is similar to traditional agriculture, where plant breeders graft two species together to produce a new species, but with much more precision. With this biotechnology application, a plant's DNA is modified with a gene taken from a bacterial species that helps insect resistance, and new features are given to this plant.

However, food companies generally recognize non-GMO products as a healthy alternative. However, these claims have not been proven by scientists. Scientists consider GMO products as safe as non-GMO products. For this purpose, rigorous tests are applied to ensure the safety of GMO foods. With GMO FREE tests by advanced laboratories, the GMO content of any food ingredient, Both the presence and the amount of it, if any, are determined and GMO FREE certificate is given to prove this situation. In addition, companies can attach the GMO FREE label to their products.

According to the World Health Organization, special systems have been established for the rigorous evaluation of genetically modified organisms and GMO foodstuffs, both in relation to human health and the environment.

It is very easy to determine whether a product, for example, corn, soybean or sugar beet, is GMO. The real challenge is in the testing of food products using these ingredients. In addition, the situation is more complicated in animals fed GMO corn and soybeans.

Our organization acts with a sense of responsibility in order to be with people who consciously care about their health and to help them choose the foodstuffs they will need, and tries to support manufacturers to prove their efforts in this direction.