YOU DON’T JUST GET VEGANOK CERTIFICATION
To officially obtain the VeganOk logo, companies and brands must adhere to strict standards and guidelines regarding the ingredients, production processes and ethical practices of their products. This seal of approval is an important indicator for consumers looking for products that are completely vegan, without animal ingredients and without animal testing.
Here is an overview of the most important steps and criteria a brand must go through to obtain the VeganOk logo:
1. INGREDIENT CONTROL:
The product must be completely free of animal ingredients. This means that no form of meat, fish, eggs, dairy or other animal substances may be used in the product.
It must also be free of ingredients derived from animals, such as certain dyes or derivatives of animal origin (for example lanolin or beeswax).
Natural and synthetic alternatives must be used to ensure the functionality of the products without the need for animal products.
2. NO ANIMAL TESTING:
The company must be able to demonstrate that no animal testing has been carried out on the products or ingredients. This applies not only to the product itself, but also to the various ingredients used.
The seal requires that the products are produced and tested in an animal-friendly manner, and that the supplier of raw materials also adheres to this standard.
3. TRANSPARENCY AND TRACEABILITY:
Transparency is an important part of the VeganOk seal. The brand must provide detailed information about the origin of the ingredients and the production process. This helps to ensure that there are no hidden animal substances or unethical practices in the production process.
Companies must also be able to document and trace their supply chain to demonstrate that all steps meet vegan standards.
4. NO ETHOXYLATING AND ANIMAL RAW MATERIALS:
The products must not contain substances that use ethoxylation or other chemical processes that could give the product animal properties. The processing of the ingredients is examined to ensure that the process does not contribute to unethical practices.
5. CERTIFICATION AND MONITORING:
The process for obtaining the VeganOk seal of approval begins with an application to a certified inspection body. This body carries out a detailed inspection of all products and the production process.
Companies must provide documented evidence of the origin of ingredients, production methods and any cooperation with suppliers. An audit can be carried out to verify this information.
After the product has been approved by this body, the brand receives the VeganOk certificate and is allowed to use the VeganOk logo on their packaging and marketing materials.
6. REGULAR REASSESSMENTS:
The VeganOk seal of approval is not a one-time certification. Regular reassessments and audits are carried out to ensure that the products and production processes continue to meet the vegan standards. This ensures continued compliance with the requirements and guarantees that consumers can continue to have confidence in the products that carry the seal of approval.
7. USE OF THE LOGO:
Once a product is certified, it is granted the right to use the VeganOk logo on its packaging, website, advertisements and other marketing materials. This logo clearly indicates to consumers that the product meets the vegan and ethical standards of the certification mark.
BENEFITS OF THE VEGANOK CERTIFICATE:
Consumer trust: Using the VeganOk certification mark gives consumers the assurance that a product is truly vegan.
Access to the growing vegan market: VeganOk certified products can count on a larger target group of vegans, vegetarians and ethically conscious consumers.
Ethical standards: Companies that obtain the certification mark confirm their commitment to animal welfare and sustainability, which is important in an increasingly ethically conscious market.
