Data Sources
GMO Identifier aggregates and references information from a range of source types. Each source type carries a different level of reliability, which feeds directly into the evidence model.
EU / EFSA registries
Official EU GMO authorizations, EFSA opinions, and national registries.
National food safety authorities
Government agency disclosures and registers.
Company disclosures
Official company statements, product declarations, regulatory filings.
Patent databases
Patents relating to seeds, traits, and processes.
Academic / peer-reviewed sources
Published research; strength depends on independence and replication.
NGO reports
Investigations and reports from non-governmental organizations.
Media investigations
Used only with corroboration; single-source claims are treated as leads.
User submissions
Unverified until independently reviewed.
Data currency & limitations
Registry and regulatory data change over time. Absence of a record does not mean absence of a fact — it may simply mean no verified source has been located yet. Regulatory status varies by country and region.