Botanical extract manufacturer Arjuna Natural has received Non-GMO Project verification for Shoden ashwagandha extract.

The Non-GMO Project’s certification verifies via a third-party review that a product meets North America’s most rigorous standard for GMO avoidance.

“Today’s consumers expect effective, high-quality ingredients backed by third-party certification,” said Keely Johnson, VP of sales and marketing at Arjuna Natural. “We are thrilled about this new milestone for Shoden. This certification further reinforces our ongoing commitment to responsible practices in transparency, ingredient integrity, and consumer trust.”

The Non-GMO Project verification process includes an examination of documentation such as standard operating procedures, certificates of analysis, and a review of the ingredient’s sourcing documents, supply chain, and manufacturing facilities. More than 66,000 brands and 100,000 SKUs are Non-GMO Project verified.

“By attaining Non-GMO Project verification, our newly verified brands are demonstrating their proactive commitment to safeguarding the non-GMO food supply. This collective endeavor propels us closer to a food system that is both transparent and ethically conscientious,” said Megan Westgate, executive director of the Non-GMO Project.

Shoden is an ashwagandha extract standardized to contain 35% withanolide glycosides. Nine published studies support Shoden’s efficacy and safety when used for stress relief, sleep support, immune support, men’s vitality, cognition, and more at a daily dose of 60 mg.