Vegan Product Certification Requirements | Criteria and Application Process

What Are Vegan Product Tests?

A Basic Approach to Obtaining Vegan Certification

Vegan product certification cannot be obtained solely based on the declaration that “there are no animal-derived ingredients” . All processes—from the product’s formulation to the production line—must be verified.

For this reason, the certification process is a comprehensive evaluation system based on technical reviews and analyses.

1. Ingredient Compliance (Formulation Requirement)

For a product to receive vegan certification:

• It must not contain any ingredients of animal origin
• It must not contain any indirect animal-derived ingredients
• All excipients must also be vegan

is required.

• Gelatin
• Lanolin
• Keratin
• Collagen
• Carmine (colorant)
• Guanine (shine enhancer)

The presence of these ingredients directly negatively impacts the certification process.

2. Raw Material Source Verification

Not only the names of the ingredients listed in the ingredients list, but also their sources of production must be verified.

For example:

• Glycerin can be plant-based or animal-based
• Fatty acids can be produced from various sources

Therefore, supplier data and technical documents must be reviewed for each raw material.

3. Supply Chain Transparency

For vegan certification, not only the manufacturer but the entire supply chain is evaluated.

• Raw material producers
• Intermediate suppliers
• Production processes

must be transparent and traceable.

Incomplete or unverifiable information jeopardizes the certification process.

4. Production Process and Contamination Control

Even if the product is vegan, certification may not be granted if the production line is not suitable.

Points to consider:

• Production of products containing animal-derived ingredients on the same production line
• Cleaning and validation processes
• Risk of cross-contamination

For this reason, production conditions are examined in detail.

5. Laboratory Analyses and Technical Examination

In suspicious cases, analyses are performed on the product. These analyses include:

• Investigation of traces of animal origin
• Content verification
• Confirmation of compliance

is performed for this purpose.

6. Documentation and Certification

The following documents are required for the certification application:

• Product ingredient list (INCI)
• Raw material technical documents
• Supplier declarations
• Production process information

Complete and accurate documentation is one of the most critical stages of the process.

7. Labeling and Declaration Check

The term “vegan” appearing on the product must comply with certification criteria.

Incorrect or exaggerated claims:

• Certification rejection
• Legal penalties

may result.

Most Common Mistakes Made Before Certification

• Relying solely on the ingredient list
• Failing to verify the source of raw materials
• Failing to evaluate the production line
• Submitting an application with incomplete documentation

These errors can lead to delays or failure of the process.

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