GMO stands for "Genetically Modified Organisms." Applied to crops, the term refers to any genetic plant type that has had a gene or genes from a different species transferred into its genetic material using accepted techniques of genetic engineering.

To the best of our knowledge, Veseys Seeds Ltd. does not sell any flower or vegetable varieties which are genetically modified and we continue to encourage healthy gardening practices for all of our customers.

Yes. The ingredients in Sweet Thing are custom produced so we can assure that no genetically modified (GM) sugars or cultures are used.

Monarch uses raw materials that are free from Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's) wherever possible. We can provide a certificate of freedom from GMO's if requested.

A genetically modified organism (GMO) is any organism in which the genes or other genetic material have been modified by using in vitro (recombinant DNA) techniques.

Whenever possible, Touch the Earth Farm purchases certified organic seed stock, bulbs and seedlings, which excludes GMO's. When we cannot buy organic, we purchase exclusively from non-GMO seed and plant sources in order to ensure the best quality hybrids for ourselves and our customers. Those plants are then managed without synthetic chemicals or pesticides. The heirloom seeds we save and the bulbs from this first crop then become a non-certified equivalent of organic planting stock.

Leanne Hachey of CBC News Online, summed it up best in her article: "The fuss over genetically modified food" What's for dinner? It used to be the answer to that household mantra was an issue for debate among family members only. Not any more. Now scientists, advocacy groups, economists, trade experts, geneticists -- and let's not leave out the politicians -- all want a say in what's being served up for dinner. The food fuss revolves around one phrase: genetic modification.

The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has overall responsibility for policy matters in relation to Directives on the contained use of GMOs, and the deliberate release of GMOs into the environment. The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government is also responsible for certain functions under Directive 2001/18/EC, e.g., decisions to place GMOs on the market under Article 18 of this Directive.

Members of the public can inspect the Register, free of charge, during office hours at our headquarters in Wexford. At the end of March 2007, there were 233 registered GMO users in Ireland; 95% are contained users, the remainder are deliberate release users. The vast majority of the contained use activities are carried out in third-level institutions and the remainder are by industrial users.

The Smith's Snackfood Company has supplier specifications requiring that all product ingredients supplied to the company must be non-GMO. Suppliers are required to regularly confirm compliance to this requirement. All products manufactured by The Smith's Snackfood Company can be classed as non GMO. This means the products do not contain any DNA from genetically modified organisms, nor do they contain any proteins produced by genetically modified organisms.

Monitoring of GMOs is not required under the HSNO Act after a FULL release as the Authority is unable to place controls on a full release. However, monitoring requirements may be applied to CONDITIONAL release approvals. Hence, any "user" of an approval may be required to monitor for evidence of specific events occurring. Such requirements will be considered and set if felt to be appropriate at the decision-making stage for each conditional release approval.

The modification of the genetic characteristics of a micro-organism, plant or animal is done by inserting a modified gene or a gene from another variety or species. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's) may be micro-organisms designed for use as biopesticides or seeds that have been altered genetically to give a plant better disease resistance or growth.

Currently the law for organic standards and GMO's in the US is under revision. It is expected that the final ruling will prohibit the use of GMO's in foods carrying an organic label. For the latest information go to the USDA's National Organic Program at www.ams.usda.gov/nop. Other countries have recognized this as a much larger issue and have different standards. For example, many shops in the UK have lists of foods and products made or grown with and without GMO's.

A:  Genetically Modified Organisms, genetically modified seeds or seed that have been developed using bioengineering technology. We use Certified Non-GMO sourced ingredients. That means the soy seed ancestry can be traced and documented. Europe will not permit the sale of food products that originate from or contain genetically modified ingredients. Once a product tests positive for GMO it cannot be marketed in Europe.

If available, this is noted on our product specification sheet in the Notes Section. We can supply TSE and BSE-free certificates. Plant materials are tested for GMOs and we can supply GMO-free certificates. Please contact our technical services.

The supplemental grains our animals eat contain no animal by-products, eliminating possible contamination with diseases such as mad cow disease, which is passed by ingesting contaminated animal bits. Nor do they contain gmo grains. Because we use only organic feed from Nature's Best, we know our animals are being supplemented with whole grains, naturally grown and milled.