Testing Labs
Approved and accredited laboratories are essential to the integrity of the Product Verification Program. Approved labs meet Non-GMO Project requirements for evaluating high-risk inputs and ingredients.
Approved and accredited testing labs
The labs listed below comply with the requirements set forth in the Non-GMO Project Standard. These approved labs perform PCR testing and are ISO 17025 accredited for tests relevant to the Standard. Testing is required on all high-risk crops and must be performed on intact material, such as the soybeans used to produce soy lecithin.
It is the responsibility of the Participant to confirm whether the lab performs the specific ISO 17025 accredited tests needed for verification of a given product. For example, some labs are ISO 17025 accredited for PCR testing of corn but not soy, or are accredited for some corn events but not others. The Project’s Technical Administrators must approve a testing plan for your specific needs.
In summary:
1. Laboratories may or may not provide accredited tests for all GM risk crop species.
2. The participant is responsible for ensuring they order only accredited tests from an approved laboratory of their choice and that a testing plan is approved by your Technical Administrator in compliance with the Non-GMO Project Standard.
Become an approved testing lab
Non-GMO Project approved laboratories are the cornerstone of our Product Verification Program and are part of a select group of laboratories worldwide permitted to analyze High-Risk Inputs for use in over 66,000 Non-GMO Project Verified Products.
For more information on our testing requirements, please email support.qa@nongmoproject.org
All Non-GMO Project approved laboratories receive exclusive on-going benefits including:
- A dedicated page on the Testing Labs map promoting their expertise and services
- Rights to use the Non-GMO Project Approved Laboratory logo
- An Approved Laboratory Certificate to confirm their status as a Non-GMO Project Approved Laboratory
- When first approved, notifications sent to all Technical Administrators advising them that a new laboratory has been approved
Below is a brief overview of the requirements. Download the full list of requirements.
- ISO Accreditation certificate and scope
- Details regarding GM Event Tests offered
- Analytical Reports templates
- Proficiency Testing participation and results
- The Non-GMO Project Approved Laboratory Agreement
- The Non-GMO Project Approved Laboratory Questionnaire
