# LEADING CERTIFIER LAUNCHES LOW-COST NON-GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOOD LABEL

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/05/leading-certifier-launches-low-cost-non-genetically-engineered-food-label/
- Published: 2016-05-23T18:45:41-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

– Certified Non-GE by A Greener World is a cost-effective way for producers to meet
consumer expectations —

REDMOND, OR (MAY 9, 2016)–A Greener World (AGW)–the leading sustainable farm certifier–
is launching a new label: Certified Non-GE by AGW. This label will guarantee that
a food product is produced without the use of genetically engineered (GE) feed. 
In addition to supplements or ingredients. Food also comes from animals raised according
to the highest animal welfare standards using sustainable agriculture methods.

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## More Non-GE Foods

As public concern about labeling GE (also known as genetically modified or GM) food
products continues to grow, the market for non-GE products is surging. High-profile
companies like Campbell Soup Company and PepsiCo recently announced non-GE labeling
initiatives. Packaged Facts is a leading publisher of market research in the food
and beverage sector. They forecast the total global market for non-GE foods and 
beverages will nearly double between 2014 and 2019.

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With guidance from USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), AGW developed
the new Certified Non-GE by AGW label in response to significant demand from retailers,
farmers and consumers for a verified non-GE label claim for meat, dairy products
and eggs they could trust. As all products approved as Certified Non-GE by AGW must
also come from livestock approved under the Certified AWA farm standards, this is
the only non-GE label to offer further assurances about animal welfare and environmental
[sustainability](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/09/reasons-ev-charging-should-be-part-of-any-sustainability-plan/)(
Certified Non-GE by AGW is an optional addition to AWA certification).
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Building on AGW’s successful portfolio of leading farm certifications–including 
Certified AWA and Certified Grassfed by AWA–the new Certified Non-GE by AGW label
demonstrates AGW’s position as a leader in the marketplace. These certifications
help farmers and food producers differentiate themselves while giving consumers 
more choices. Not to mention a way to find products that meet their expectations.

## AGW Director of Outreach Emily Moose says,

> “Our primary function is to bring transparency to the food system. In a marketplace
> crowded with misinformation and greenwashing, sustainable producers and conscientious
> consumers are hungry for ways to connect. Trusted third-party certifications like
> the Certified Non-GE by AGW label make that connection possible.” Moose continues,“
> Making verifiably sustainable food choices–especially for meat, dairy and eggs–
> is one of the easiest, most positive actions you can take to make the world a 
> better place.

While other non-GE and non-GMO labels exist, AGW’s is the only such certification
in North America audited. That’s in conjunction with AWA’s ISO 17065 International
Accreditation. This accreditation demonstrates excellence in auditing and certifying,
and is the gold standard for supply chain verification.

AGW’s Certified Non-GE by AGW label will also come at a savings to farmers: While
similar certifications can cost farmers upwards of $3,000 per year, Certified Non-
GE by AGW is far more affordable only $500 plus auditing expenses (which can be 
further minimized by grouping audits). AGW is making this label and its associated
market even more accessible. They’re offering non-GE certification at only $300 
the first year.

## AGW’s first Certified Non-GE Rancher Anthony Koch of Koch Ranches in San Antonio, TX, says,

> “Many of our retail, institutional and commercial customers want reassurance that
> our products are non-genetically engineered and have no GE products used in their
> production. It will be a great advantage to our customers to have a prestigious,
> well-respected third party like A Greener World (AGW) certifying our products.
> After consideration of several other certifying organizations, we determined that
> Certified Non-GE by AGW will provide our customers the most trusted and respected
> verification of our farming and ranching operations and the products we sell.”

For more information about Certified Non-GE by AGW, [click here](https://agreenerworld.org)