GMO-free — the Polish Chamber of Milk certificate on a poultry farm
“Bez GMO” is a Polish certificate run by the Polish Chamber of Milk. It confirms that animals were not fed feed containing GMO and aligns with the Polish rules on labelling food as “GMO-free”. We explain when it’s needed, what it covers and how to get it.
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The “Bez GMO” (GMO-free) certificate run by the Polish Chamber of Milk is a Polish scheme confirming that animal products were made without using feed containing genetically modified organisms. The standard is based on the Polish act on labelling food as “GMO-free” — it sets out how to document the origin of feed and who may place such a label on eggs or poultry meat.
Does a poultry farm need the “Bez GMO” certificate?
The certificate is not mandatory by law — it is a market standard. You need it when you want to label eggs or poultry meat as “GMO-free” and sell them to buyers who require it — most often Polish retailers and packing plants. If you do not label products as “GMO-free” and nobody requires it of you, the certificate is not needed.
What the “Bez GMO” certificate requires
The standard makes sure feed is GMO-free and its origin documented in line with Polish rules.
GMO-free feed
The flock is fed only with feed free of genetically modified organisms. Special attention goes to high-risk components such as soybean meal.
Documented feed origin
You must prove the origin of each batch of feed and its components — invoices, specifications and supplier declarations confirming non-GMO status.
Compliance with Polish rules
The standard refers to the Polish act on labelling food as “GMO-free” — it defines how to use the label correctly and which feeding periods apply.
Segregation and no commingling
Non-GMO feed must be separated from conventional feed and protected against accidental commingling in storage, silos and transport.
Product traceability
The ability to link a “GMO-free” egg or piece of meat to specific feed batches — the basis for the credibility of the label.
Certification body audit
An independent audit at certification and every year for surveillance. The outcome decides whether the right to the “GMO-free” label is kept.
GMO-free step by step
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Check whether the certificate is needed
Find out whether your buyer — a retailer, packing plant or processor — requires the “GMO-free” label. If you do not label products that way, the certificate is usually not needed.
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Secure non-GMO feed supply
Find a non-GMO feed supplier and make sure they provide status declarations for each batch. Feed is the foundation of the whole standard.
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Organise your documentation
Collect invoices, specifications and supplier declarations, describe the feed flow on the farm and secure separation from conventional feed. This is the most labour-intensive stage.
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Contact the Polish Chamber of Milk
Get in touch with the Polish Chamber of Milk as the owner of the “Bez GMO” scheme, learn the requirements and book a certification audit.
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Pass the certification audit
The auditor checks the feed documentation and practice on site. After a positive result (and closing any non-conformities) you may label products as “GMO-free”.
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Maintain it — surveillance audits
The standard requires annual audits and ongoing record-keeping of feed origin. A missing supplier declaration is the most common cause of trouble at renewal.
Frequently asked questions about the “Bez GMO” certificate
Must every poultry farm have the “Bez GMO” certificate?add
No. It is a voluntary market standard, not a legal obligation. You need it when you want to label eggs or meat as “GMO-free” and sell them to buyers who require it. Without such a requirement, the certificate is not needed.
How is the Polish Chamber of Milk certificate different from the German VLOG?add
They are related but separate standards. “Bez GMO” is run by the Polish Chamber of Milk under Polish labelling rules and targets mainly the domestic market. VLOG is German and based on the “Ohne Gentechnik” seal. The idea is similar — non-GMO feed and chain control — but the certificates and target markets differ.
Does “GMO-free” mean the animal itself is unmodified?add
The label refers to the feeding, not the animal. It confirms that the flock was fed non-GMO feed for the required period. In practice the whole standard focuses on feed and its origin.
Who requires the “Bez GMO” certificate from a farm?add
Most often Polish retailers, egg-packing plants and processors who want to sell products with the “GMO-free” label. If you supply them, the certificate is often a condition for acceptance.
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