03 Oct October is NON-GMO Month!
Many of our customers have questions about the difference between “organic” and “non-GMO”. So let’s go over this important distinction:
Organic:
To qualify as a Certified Organic product, contents must be 95% or more free of synthetic additives (pesticides, chemical fertilizers, dyes) and must not be processed using industrial solvents, irradiation or genetic engineering. The remaining 5% may only be processed with additives from an approved list.
Certified Organic products are ALWAYS also Non-GMO.
Look for this official seal on Certified Organic products:
Non-GMO:
To qualify as Non-GMO, a product must be free of any plants or animals that have been genetically modified.
Non-GMO products are NOT necessarily also Organic.
Look for this official seal on Certified Non-GMO products:
With this understanding, many folks question whether or not GMOs (or genetically-modified organisms) are safe to use or consume. This question is certainly stirring the pot these days! In researching this topic, you may find a number of studies suggesting that this technology is safe for humans and our planet. However, it is important to note who conducted and funded the studies in order to fully understand biases and motives that color the research.
Ultimately, it is up to you to decide what you want to put in and on your body. And we’re here to support you with your choices. Come see one of our friendly team members for help choosing products that are right for you – we are happy to help!
Our Flyer is FULL of Non-GMO products on sale this month- check it out here.
And be sure to stick with us this month as we highlight some of our favorite non-GMO products and shopping tips!