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November 04, 2026
Guelph (November 4th, 2026) – SGS Nutrasource, part of SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) company, supports dietary supplement brands in meeting Amazon's updated non-GMO claim substantiation requirements through its IGEN™ ‘Non-GMO Tested’ certification program.
Amazon now requires non-GMO claims for dietary supplements to be substantiated. Acceptable supporting evidence for a non-GMO claim may include PCR testing or certification from a recognized third-party program such as IGEN. For companies looking to meet Amazon’s requirements quickly and efficiently, IGEN offers a streamlined path to claim substantiation. Without valid substantiation, brands risk having non-GMO claims removed, product listings suppressed or products removed from sale. As businesses evaluate the most efficient route to compliance, many are looking beyond standalone testing to certification programs that provide ongoing oversight and additional commercial benefits.
Kevin Yan, Vice President of Product Certifications at SGS Nutrasource, said: “Amazon's updated requirements reflect a broader industry shift toward greater transparency and evidence-based product claims. Brands need solutions that can efficiently support compliance while also enhancing consumer confidence. IGEN provides a streamlined certification pathway that helps brands substantiate non-GMO claims and strengthen their market position."
Launched in 2016, IGEN verifies non‑GMO claims through a rigorous testing and certification process and has over 1,050 products certified. Once the absence of GMOs is confirmed, both products and ingredients are certified as ‘Non‑GMO Tested’. IGEN is recognized by leading retailers and serves as a trusted symbol of transparency, quality and market credibility. Displaying the IGEN logo helps brands communicate trust and differentiation to consumers.
The certification process follows a simple three-step approach. After enrollment in the program, which includes evaluation of the manufacturer’s ability to meet required quality standards, products are submitted to SGS Nutrasource for testing and analysis, with certification typically granted within approximately 10 business days, provided program standards are met.
Central to the IGEN program is transparency and accessibility. Applicable to brands of all sizes, it provides a cost‑effective and efficient solution for substantiating non‑GMO claims, helping brands meet evolving compliance expectations while enhancing credibility, improving visibility and accelerating speed to market. Its rapid turnaround time and added commercial benefits make it a strong alternative to standalone PCR testing.
Brands looking to strengthen substantiation of their non-GMO claims can learn more about IGEN on the SGS Nutrasource website.
About SGS Nutrasource
SGS Nutrasource is a leading nutraceutical and pharmaceutical life sciences company focused on helping clients commercialize health and wellness products. In addition to clinical trial management, strategic and regulatory support services and a state-of-the-art clinical trial site, SGS Nutrasource offers a series of third-party natural ingredient product certification programs (NutraStrong™, IFOS™, IKOS™, IAOS™, IGEN™, IPRO™ and Radioactivity Tested & Certified™).
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).