Vegan Certification
Independent verification that a product contains no animal-derived ingredients.
What it is
A third-party mark — most commonly The Vegan Society's sunflower trademark, Vegan Action's Certified Vegan logo, or PETA's Vegan mark — confirming a product is free of meat, dairy, eggs, honey, beeswax, lanolin, carmine, gelatin, silk and other animal-sourced substances. Vegan certification covers ingredients only, not animal testing.
How it's verified
Brands submit full ingredient lists, supplier declarations, and manufacturing process documentation. The Vegan Society audits ingredient origins and re-licenses annually. Vegan Action checks for cross-contamination protocols on shared production lines.
What to look for
The Vegan Society trademark (sunflower with 'Vegan' wordmark), Vegan Action's Certified Vegan logo, or the PETA Vegan bunny mark. All three require ingredient verification by a third party.
Watch out for
'Plant-based' is a marketing term — not a certified claim. A product can call itself plant-based while containing dairy or honey. Self-declared 'vegan' without a third-party logo is not verified.
What it doesn't cover
Vegan certification says nothing about animal testing (look for Leaping Bunny separately), labour conditions, environmental impact, or whether the product is organic.
Top Vegan-certified products
The highest-scoring products in our database that carry Vegan certification.
A highly concentrated, versatile cleaner formulated for tough tasks like outdoor furniture and gardening tools, without synthetic dyes or fragrances.
An industry gold standard for ethical home care, this ultra-concentrated soap uses organic oils and fair-trade ingredients for a versatile, biodegradable cleaning solution.
A fully circular backpack made from First Mile recycled plastic bottles, designed to be repaired and eventually recycled back into new products.
A professional-grade, toxin-free paint kit made from natural earth pigments and organic ingredients, offering a sustainable alternative to acrylics and oils.
An artisan-made, ethically sourced soy candle that supports women refugees through meaningful fair-trade employment.
A plastic-free, 100% natural rubber pacifier handcrafted in Italy, offering a safer, biodegradable alternative to synthetic silicone soothers.
Whole-fruit gummy vitamins with no added sugar or synthetic ingredients, sourced from organic farms and produced with high transparency.
A transparently sourced, delayed-release multivitamin designed specifically for women, featuring a traceable supply chain and high-quality nutrient forms.
A revolutionary zero-waste laundry solution that eliminates plastic jugs and water-heavy shipping while using plant-derived ingredients.
Frequently asked
Is vegan the same as cruelty-free?+
No. Vegan refers to ingredients (no animal substances). Cruelty-free refers to testing (no animal experiments). A product can be one without the other — look for both certifications if both matter to you.
Are all natural ingredients vegan?+
No. Honey, beeswax, lanolin (wool wax), carmine (crushed beetles), shellac (lac insects), tallow, gelatin, casein and whey are all natural and all animal-derived. Vegan certification flags them.