Food Ingredients & Safety Information
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Center for Food Safety
A national non-profit public interest and environmental advocacy organization working to protect human health and the environment by curbing the use of harmful food production technologies and by promoting organic and other forms of sustainable agriculture. Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) An organized voice of the American public on nutrition, food safety, and other issues - advocating government policies that are consistent with scientific evidence on health and environmental issues while countering industry's powerful influence on public opinion and public policies. Food Facts The leading internet source for nutrition and ingredient data whose mission is to inform and challenge people to find out what's really in the foods they eat. Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Regulations enforced by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that assures proper design, monitoring, and control of manufacturing processes and facilities. Adherence to the regulations assures the identity, strength, quality, and purity of pharmaceutical quality products. NSF® A third-party certification organization that reviews the manufacturing process of a product and has independently determined that the final product complies with specific standards for safety, quality, or performance. NSF certification demonstrates that a product complies with all standard requirements and is recognized by regulatory agencies at the local, state, federal, and international levels. Products stamped with "NSF" bear the certifier's mark on their packaging to help consumers and other buyers make educated purchasing decisions. |
Organic Specific Information
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CCOF
A non-profit organization that advances organic agriculture for a healthy world through organic certification, education, advocacy, and promotion - envisioning a world where organic is the norm. Environmental Working Group (EWG) A non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment while empowering people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment with breakthrough research and education. Food Democracy NOW! A grassroots community dedicated to building a sustainable food system that protects our natural environment, sustains farmers, and nourishes families. Organic Consumers Association An online and grassroots non-profit 501(c)(3) public interest organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability. The Cornucopia Institute A 501(c)(3) public interest group engaging in educational activities supporting the ecological principles and economic wisdom underlying sustainable and organic agriculture. |
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) Information
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Non-GMO Project
A non-profit organization committed to preserving and building the non-GMO food supply, educating consumers, and providing verified non-GMO choices. The Non-GMO Sourcebook The world's only "farm to fork" directory of non-genetically modified (non-GMO) food and agricultural products, providing the most comprehensive list (more than 750 companies) of suppliers of non-GMO products and related services. Just Label It An organization that raises awareness of genetically modified foods and lets the politicians in Washington, DC, know that Americans want labeling. |
