Identity Preserved (IP) refers to the maintenance of a product's specific traits or characteristics through growing, production, marketing and processing channels, including the various processes utilized. The purpose of AOSCA's IP certification program is to assist in preserving the genetic and/or physical identity of a product. In order to use the IP logo, specific minimum requirements must be met. Identity Preserved programs are designed to assure the identity of certain traits, physical qualities or processes. Several AOSCA IP programs have been specifically developed to address the transgenics issue and provide a systems approach to assure that certain products meet tolerance levels of genetic material derived from biotechnology.

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