Does organic mean the same thing as non-GMO?

The USDA Certified Organic Seal does not necessarily signify that a product has undergone the same processes and tests as a product with the Non-GMO Project's Non-GMO Seal, and vice versa. These two seals are offered by two separate organizations. While the two seals require a couple of the same standards, each also requires unique standards.

The following are requirements specifically for the USDA Certified Organic Seal:

• No use of chemical or synthetic fertilizers and pesticides
• No use of antibiotics and synthetic hormones
• Government regulation

The following is required specifically for the Non-GMO Project's Non-GMO Seal:

• Undergo mandatory testing for the presence or use of GMOs at various levels of production

The following are requirements for both the USDA-Certified Organic Seal and the Non-GMO Project's Non-GMO Seal (in addition to the above):

• No use of GMOs in all aspects of farming and processing
• Employ a trustworthy method to avoiding the use of GMOs