Vegan Certificate: evidence and continuity

Technical focus

Assess vegan claims using product-specific materials, ingredient origins and production evidence.

Scope and checkpoints

• Product group and material scope
• Animal-origin ingredient review
• Vegan production controls

Records and evidence

• Complete ingredient or material list
• Supplier origin declarations
• Production and traceability records

Preparation

Prepare your product groups, material lists and proposed vegan claims.

Describe your approach to vegan production controls.

Check the current result

For Vegan Certificate, check the issuer’s record, legal name, applicable standard or programme, exact scope and dates. A logo or an old PDF does not by itself establish current validity.

Follow findings through to closure

Distinguish the immediate correction from action on the cause. Keep objective evidence of implementation and review whether the problem recurs; the applicable procedure determines who reviews closure and makes the decision.

Manage changes and follow-up

Report changes in products, sites, personnel or critical processes that affect the scope. Confirm surveillance, reassessment and renewal requirements with the relevant provider; do not assume one validity period or fee for every programme.