It offers vegan consumers the opportunity to choose products that are suitable for their dietary preferences and allows companies to demonstrate that their raw materials, production processes, and finished products meet vegan food production standards - meaning they do not come into contact with any animal ingredients.
Whether a product is vegan or has been tested on animals, the logos and signs you see on the product packaging are reassuring for those with a vegan lifestyle. Applies to cosmetics, food, household cleaning products, clothing and accessories. V-Mark logos are logos approved by the established nonprofit.
The meaning of the V-Mark logo
The product does not contain any animal ingredients, does not use any animal ingredients in its production (e.g. bone charcoal in the case of some sugar or fish pouch for some wines), animal testing of ingredients or finished products product produced by the supplier, manufacturer, manufacturer or independent party, obtained from the animal during the production process GMOs or genes obtained were not used.
V-Mark Vegan logo requirements
V-Mark reviews each application, asks questions about potential animal ingredients, and performs inspections for cross contamination. The company applies certain tests and inspection processes to the company or product that deserves the logo for use in its products.
What is Vegan
Vegan diets consist of vegetables, grains, nuts, fruits, and other foods made exclusively from plants. Many argue that we must make a conscious effort to reduce the consumption of animals and animal products for our health and our planet. Whether vegan or not, a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and plant-based foods are a good starting point for a healthy lifestyle. Studies show that the average vegan diet is higher in vitamin C and fiber and lower in saturated fat than a meat diet, all of which are beneficial. Additionally, statistics include much less saturated fat in this diet regarding an increased risk of cholesterol and heart disease.
Vegan Certification Process
Preliminary assessment.
Initial evaluation of the products and production process and technological auxiliaries, including the composition of the products for which certification is requested, as well as the conformity of the raw materials through the technical file of all ingredients, including additives. The applicant company must describe all working procedures and separation and cleaning measures adopted to prevent any contact and contamination with animal ingredients.
On-site audit verification.
On-site inspection aimed at verifying the actual compliance of products with the vegan requirements of the specification; Correct organization and management of production processes and internal procedures that may jeopardize the product's compliance with the requirements defined in the standard; Compliance with relevant environmental and social criteria, search for animal traces from EUROLAB laboratory.
Preparation of Certificate of Conformity.
Issuance of the Certificate of Conformity based on the information and data collected during the evaluation and verification process. The certification includes the list of certified products and the vegan and V-Mark classification.
Surveillance: periodic inspections and analysis.
Annual monitoring through periodic audits and analyzes aimed at confirming that compliance requirements are maintained.
V-Mark vegan certification continues its activities internationally with the EAF (American Accreditation), it is more reputable than other logos in terms of recognition and reliability.
If you want to use the V-Mark logo, you can contact the TÜRCERT certification company.