"The Agriculture Department has developed a government certification and labeling for foods that are free of genetically modified ingredients.

USDA’s move comes as some consumer groups push for mandatory labeling of the genetically modified organisms, or GMOs.

The certification is the first of its kind and would be voluntary — and companies would have to pay for it. If approved, the foods could carry a “USDA Process Verified” label along with a claim that they are free of GMOs."

Mary Clare Jalonick reports for the Washington Post May 14, 2015. [2]