Genetically Modified Organisms Statement
The information contained in this document is intended to support the efforts of our customers to develop and implement an appropriate labeling strategy for products containing Corn Products International ingredients or additives. In all respects, the ultimate decision on how to identify and label ingredients or additives on food packages remains with our customers.
Corn Products International produces identity-preserved products that are derived from corn, tapioca, yucca, or manioc roots. These products are produced at plants in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Pakistan, South Korea, and Thailand.
Corn Products International’s objective is to purchase quality ingredients that meet the European Union (EU) guidelines for usage of transgenic grains. The Company expects its suppliers to use their best efforts to deliver ingredients having no EU regulatory, sales or usage restrictions. In countries where the source ingredient (e.g. corn) is certified by the government as non-genetically modified, a copy of the government’s certification document can be provided.
As related specifically to the manufacture of high fructose corn syrup, Corn Products International supports the following position of the Corn Refiners Association, Inc. regarding the potential use of transgenic varieties.
“Many beverages use high fructose corn syrup as a sweetener. While the corn used to produce this sweetener may be derived from genetically enhanced varieties, processing of highly refined food ingredients such as high fructose corn syrup removes DNA used to transfer desirable agricultural properties to corn. During HFCS production, DNA is denatured, degraded or removed through successive processing steps including physical separation, heating, purification and filtration. We have reviewed both published literature documenting this process, as well as analyses conducted using today’s most sophisticated detection and quantification procedures. Both literature and current testing indicate that corn DNA cannot be detected in measurable amounts in HFCS.”
Corn Refiners Association, Inc.
Corn Products International also supports the Corn Refiners Association’s position on dextrose. Dextrose, like high fructose corn syrup, glucose, glucose solids and maltodextrin, is made by hydrolysis of the starch fraction of corn and is a highly refined food ingredient. It goes through several physical and chemical processing stages that will denature, degrade and remove DNA. For this reason, we believe that, as with high fructose corn syrup, corn DNA is not detectable in measurable amounts in dextrose, glucose, glucose solids or maltodextrin.
Corn Products International plants in the following countries produce identity preserved products that are derived from corn, tapioca, yucca, or manioc roots: Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Pakistan, South Korea, and Thailand.
Corn Products International strives to continue providing products that meet our customers’ expectations, as well as meet regulatory obligations wherever we operate.
Note:Nothing herein is intended as legal or regulatory advice, nor should you rely on the information contained in this statement, which is presented solely for your independent consideration, review and verification. The information is presented in good faith as of the date set forth herein, and Corn Products International assumes no obligation to update this position statement. Corn Products International makes no representations or warranties, and shall have no liability, regarding this position statement or your use of the information contained herein.
