What is VEGAN Scheme 2.0 Certification?
VEGAN Scheme 2.0 is an internationally accredited standard for certifying that finished products and their raw ingredients contain zero animal-derived components, processing aids, or derivatives, and have never undergone animal testing.
Covering plant-based meats, dairy alternatives, vegan cosmetics, cruelty-free apparel, and dietary supplements, VEGAN Scheme 2.0 provides transparent proof for ethical and vegan consumers worldwide.
Key Assessment Criteria
- Zero Animal Ingredients: Prohibits meat, dairy, eggs, honey, beeswax, carmine, gelatin, and bone char.
- Animal Testing Prohibition: Verification that ingredients have not been tested on animals by the manufacturer or third parties.
- Cross-Contamination Controls: Dedicated machinery or thorough validated cleaning before vegan production runs.
- Processing Aid Transparency: Full declaration of clarifiers, fining agents, and carrier agents (e.g. isinglass prohibition).
- Packaging Material Checks: Ensuring packaging glues and inks do not contain animal-derived fats.
Benefits of VEGAN Certification
- Access the Booming Plant-Based Economy: Attract the fast-growing vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian demographic.
- Global Export Potential: Accepted by major international health supermarkets and distributors.
- Verified Cruelty-Free Status: Enhance corporate reputation and ESG ratings.
- Transparent Packaging Label: High visibility Vegan mark builds instant consumer buying confidence.
Step-by-Step Certification Process with Gitchia
Our transparent certification pathway ensures seamless compliance without disrupting daily operations. Access the complete step-by-step audit guidelines or apply directly online:
