Claim: A circular seal showing a green frog under the words "Rainforest Alliance" indicates that a food product comes from sources that have been certified as meeting sustainable agricultural and supply chain standards. The symbol does not indicate that a product's raw materials are "transgenic" -- i.e. genetically altered -- as social media posts shared hundreds of times In January 2023 falsely claimed. Rather, the Rainforest Alliance told AFP that the products they certify do not contain any genetically modified organisms . In addition, EU regulations require that GMO are clearly identified on food labels.
Fact-check: Rainforest Alliance seal signifies sustainability standards, not genetically-modified food
Verdict: rainforest alliance seal signifies sustainability standards, not genetically-modified food
Organisation: AFP Fact Check
Author: Théophile Bloudanis
Date published: 2023-02-13T13:17:00