【IP Non-GMO Supply Chain Certification Introduction】:

With the continuous growth of the planting area of genetically modified crops and the increasing popularity and widespread use of genetically modified products, the public's attention to genetically modified products has gradually increased. In addition to consumers and green groups expressing concern about genetically modified foods, countries around the world have successively formulated laws and regulations to control genetically modified foods. These countries include the European Union, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Russia, etc. If food manufacturers and traders sell products to these countries, they need to label or declare according to their different regulations. Therefore, to prove that the product does not have genetically modified ingredients or complies with the regulations of the relevant importing countries, an internationally recognized certificate can play a full role. In particular, many developed countries, mainly in Europe, are very concerned about the safety of genetically modified products and have formulated requirements for the planting, processing and product labeling of genetically modified crops. Some foreign buyers require suppliers to provide non-GMO certificates from third-party organizations when purchasing products such as soybeans and corn or products produced with these as raw materials. In order to ensure that buyers recognize the non-GMO characteristics of the products, IP (Identity Preserved) non-GMO supply chain certification has also been promoted, which will undoubtedly increase the competitiveness of suppliers in the market.

The IP Non-GMO Supply Chain Standard describes best practices for the traceability and production of non-GMO products. The standard applies to food and feed (including pet food) and can be applied to all products produced from genetically modified organisms. This includes all products produced from genetically modified organisms, as well as refined products where analytical methods cannot be used to confirm the GMO status.

The IP Non-GMO Supply Chain Standard was developed to help organizations, regardless of their type or size, provide non-GMO products. Its scope can include the entire supply chain of a part, a few parts or even the entire process. This standard is mainly based on product traceability, focusing on the control of cross-contact or co-mixing of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and non-GMO ingredients/feed/(pet) food at all levels of the supply chain and manufacturing process, as well as an effective product market removal plan. Certification in accordance with this standard is an independent third-party certification of the applicant's non-GMO product supply chain quality management system, including from seeds, planting and harvesting, transportation, collection, storage and processing until the product enters the market channel. The product should maintain its original natural genetic characteristics and avoid GMO contamination throughout the supply chain. In addition, certification also includes verification of regulatory requirements for GMO labeling and traceability.

[The scope of certification may include]:

1. Seed supply;

2. Planting (sowing, growing, harvesting);

3. Processing;

4. Storage and transportation;

5. Trade;

6. Sampling and analysis.

【Benefits of certification】:

It can help organizations (regardless of their type or size) provide non-GMO products. Until the products enter the market channel, the products maintain their original natural genetic characteristics and avoid genetic contamination throughout the supply chain. It can enhance the competitiveness of the company's products.