Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Non-GMO Certification Checklist
A checklist for non-GMO certification, used by farms and processors seeking a third-party non-GMO label. Review it with the people involved and update it whenever your operation changes.
Download free PDF1 page, US Letter, prints clean in black and white
ChecklistRegulatory, Compliance & LaborFree PDF
What is on this checklist
- Pick a certification program
- Ingredient and seed source records
- Supplier statements collected
- Segregation and cleanout steps
- Testing plan agreed
- Application and fees submitted
- Label use rules reviewed
- Annual renewal notes
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA AMS and USDA.
For more in this area, see the Farm Safety. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Where’s My Farm Bill?, and agribusiness farm stories.