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The Butterfly helps your business grow. Learn more about verification.

Non-GMO Project verification highlights your commitment to a transparent, natural, non-GMO food system.

Non-GMO Project verified stamp for non-GMO products

Why get verified?

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Why Get Verified?

    website icon why get verified butterfly logo
  • Shoppers look for the Butterfly
  • website icon why get verified natural shoppers icon
  • Appeal to natural consumers and retailers
  • website icon why get verified brand values
  • Share your brand values with your customers

The verification process

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  • Step 1: Reach out
  • The Non-GMO Project works with four independent technical administrators (TAs) to ensure unbiased product evaluations. Fill out our Get Started form and the Non-GMO Project team will follow up with you to answer your questions and connect you with the TAs. You can also visit our technical administrators page to learn more and find contact information and pricing for each TA.

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  • Step 2: Work with your selected TA
  • Once you have selected your technical administrator, you will sign a contract with the TA and a license agreement with the Non-GMO Project. Your TA will facilitate the verification process, evaluating your product(s) to ensure compliance with the Non-GMO Project Standard.

    Product evaluation

    Your TA will guide you through the evaluation process. The evaluation may include (but is not limited to) documentation such as invoices, proofs of purchase, standard operating procedures for your facility and certificates of analysis for your ingredients.

    Verification

    You will receive a Certificate of Verification (COV) from your TA. If you have questions regarding your COV, your TA will help.

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  • Step 3: Work with the Non-GMO Project
  • Once you receive a Certificate of Verification, you can use the Non-GMO Project Verified mark (the Butterfly!) on your products. Our Client Experience team will be able to provide you with additional educational and marketing support.

    Leverage your verification

    The Non-GMO Project team includes passionate researchers, marketers and client experience specialists who promote the Butterfly on your behalf. We continually seek opportunities to highlight our partnership with participating brands and look forward to collaborating with you and supporting your products. Together, we're building a resilient, diverse and non-GMO food supply.

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  • Step 4: Complete your annual renewal
  • Your technical administrator will review your Verified product annually to ensure ongoing compliance with the Non-GMO Project Standard and renew your COV. If you would like to add new products to your portfolio at any time, please contact your TA directly. Renewal fees apply.

Steps to Getting Non-GMO Verified

Step 1: Reach Out
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The Non-GMO Project works with four independent technical administrators (TAs) to ensure unbiased product evaluations. Fill out our Get Started form and the Non-GMO Project team will follow up with you to answer your questions and connect you with the TAs. You can also visit our technical administrators page to learn more and find contact information and pricing for each TA.
Step 2: Work with your Selected TA
website icon verification process step 2
Action taken with Technical Administrator
Once you have selected your technical administrator, you will sign a contract with the TA and a license agreement with the Non-GMO Project. Your TA will facilitate the verification process, evaluating your product(s) to ensure compliance with the Non-GMO Project Standard.
Product evaluation
Your TA will guide you through the evaluation process. The evaluation may include (but is not limited to) documentation such as invoices, proofs of purchase, standard operating procedures for your facility and certificates of analysis for your ingredients.
Verification
You will receive a Certificate of Verification (COV) from your TA. If you have questions regarding your COV, your TA will help.
Step 3: Work with the Non-GMO Project
website icon verification process step 3
Action taken with the Non-GMO Project team
Once you receive a Certificate of Verification, you can use the Non-GMO Project Verified mark (the Butterfly!) on your products. Our Client Experience team will be able to provide you with additional educational and marketing support.
Leverage your verification
The Non-GMO Project team includes passionate researchers, marketers and client experience specialists who market the Butterfly on your behalf. We continually seek opportunities to highlight our partnership with participating brands and look forward to collaborating with you and supporting your products. Together, we're building a resilient, diverse and non-GMO food supply.
Step 4: Complete your annual renewal
website icon why get verified step 4
Action taken with Technical Administrator
Your technical administrator will review your Verified product annually to ensure ongoing compliance with the Non-GMO Project Standard and renew your COV. If you would like to add new products to your portfolio at any time, please contact your TA directly. Renewal fees apply.

How to Get the Butterfly Label

Non-GMO Project verified stamp for non-GMO products

We’re here to support you business on your Non-GMO Project verification journey. Our team of experts and collaborative partners is ready to answer any questions. Reach out to us by filling out our Get Started form or scheduling a call for a time that works for you.

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