The Vegan Trademark
The Vegan Society
Identifies products free of animal ingredients and testing, giving consumers confidence in vegan choices.
The The Vegan Trademark costs $380 USD, takes approximately 10 weeks, and requires around 10 hours of study. Over 70,000+ products have earned this certification worldwide. Renewal costs $380 USD every 12 months.
Key Strengths
- World's oldest and most recognised vegan product certification, established 1990
- Over 70,000 certified products across 65+ countries — unmatched global reach
- Covers diverse product categories: food, cosmetics, clothing, and household goods
- Rigorous criteria: no animal ingredients, no animal testing, no animal-derived GMOs
- Annual renewal ensures ongoing compliance and up-to-date verification
- Marketing support, promotional exposure, and inclusion in Vegan Society campaigns
Ideal For
This certification is ideal for brands and product manufacturers — from small startups to large multinationals — that formulate or sell vegan-friendly products across food, drink, cosmetics, clothing, or household goods. It is especially well-suited for companies targeting ethically conscious consumers who actively look for trusted vegan labelling, and for businesses seeking to differentiate their products in competitive retail markets globally.
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- Widely recognised by consumers; leading vegan certification in the UK
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1990
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Program WebsiteThe Vegan SocietyLast verified Mar 5, 2026