UNSPSC 50584010: Non GMO epazote

The variety of Non GMO herbs known as Non GMO epazote. This means that they are produced without the use of methods that genetically modify organisms by means that are not possible under natural conditions. Such methods include cell fusion, microencapsulation and macro-encapsulation, and recombinant DNA technology (including gene deletion, gene doubling, introducing a foreign gene, and changing the positions of genes when achieved by recombinant DNA technology).

Traditional methods of breeding, conjugation, fermentation, hybridization, in vitro fertilization, or tissue culture are considered to be non-GMO.

UNSPSC 50584010 Non GMO epazote, a Commodity code, shows no relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities posted under this code span fresh produce, eggs, and grocery items for school nutrition programs across multiple states, but none name or specify epazote — non-GMO or otherwise — as a line item or requirement in their solicitations.

State and local school districts and county education systems are the primary issuing bodies active in fresh produce procurement, with representation from Georgia (Douglas County Schools, Glynn County Board of Education, Liberty County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, Bulloch County Schools, Muscogee County Schools), Texas (Northside Independent School District in Bexar County, McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District), Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools), Missouri (Rockwood R-VI School District), and a broad cooperative vehicle spanning 30 Georgia districts through the GEC Buying Cooperative. These jurisdictions solicit fresh produce through RFP, RFQ, ITB, and IFB notices with response dates typically falling in March through June 2026 and contract periods running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Representative solicitations include the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts across two Georgia areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million (due March 4, 2026); Northside Independent School District's RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce to serve 127 schools across the San Antonio area (due May 7, 2026); and Hillsborough County Public Schools' solicitation for specialty fruits and vegetables under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (due March 11, 2026). Across these opportunities, vendors must meet HACCP certification, Buy American compliance, general liability insurance thresholds ranging from $500,000 to $2 million, USDA food safety standards, and domestic sourcing preferences where cost and quality are comparable. None of the posted solicitations reference epazote or other specialty herb and spice items as part of their procurement scope.