In stores across the UK, you'll find a wide range of products with the Vegetarian Society Approved logo printed on them. This trademark is identified in two ways, one for dairy products and the other for food products. The vegan label has been around since 1986, while the vegan label has been around since 2017.
To obtain the trademark, our experts carefully inspect the composition of the product and the method of production. When shoppers see our logo, they can trust that this product is 100% vegan or vegan.
Veganism is a social justice movement dedicated to creating a world where animals are not used for food, clothing, entertainment, or any other purpose. In addition to focusing on animals, vegetarianism also involves other specific aspects of agriculture as well as more efficient use of resources, being more environmentally friendly, and being good for health. If this all aligns with your values and you want to practice veganism in your own life, choose products that meet our exacting standards.
Trademarks appear not only on food, but also on a wide range of products such as beverages, alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and beauty products, household cleaning products, health products, baby products, pet food, restaurant and bar menus, and more.
The vegan vegan certification has a very high environmental impact. Livestock production is one of the main causes of global warming, and the damage to the environment caused by the billions of animals raised and slaughtered every year is enormous.
Livestock has been identified as one of the most important environmental issues today, contributing significantly to global warming, species extinction, freshwater loss, rainforest destruction, desert expansion, air and water pollution, acid rain, soil erosion, and habitat destruction. To create more land for livestock, vast areas of forest have been cleared for livestock crops, and the methane produced by these animals is one of the biggest contributors to global warming, even more than all global transport activities.
Large amounts of emissions pollute the environment through rivers and oceans, leading to a shortage of freshwater resources, which is even more pronounced among the world's poor. If we eat the plants directly, instead of feeding them to animals for later consumption, it is more efficient and has less impact on the environment. It can reduce the use of fossil fuels, reduce global warming, feed more people, and provide large amounts of fresh water resources to help reforest.
Producing meat requires a lot of energy and water, and converting plant protein into animal protein is inefficient, and animal emissions of methane have a more greenhouse effect than carbon dioxide. We have recognized the importance of reducing our environmental impact by fuel-efficient, fuel-efficient vehicles and the use of renewable energy, however, one of the easiest and most important options is to switch to a vegan diet. Vegan diets can eliminate or reduce the use of animals through organic farming systems, which is also a way to replicate natural ecosystems to help the planet recover.
To be strictly vegan certified, products must meet the following criteria: no meat, fish, poultry, animal by-products, eggs or egg products, raw milk or dairy products, honey or honey products, insect or protozoan products (e.g. silk or dye products must not contain or come from leather, fur, silk, feathers, fluff, bones, horns, shells, wool, cashmere, dairy goats, angora goats, animal leats, or mohair). Beverages such as beer, wine, honey and fruit juices cannot be filtered, defoamed or clarified using animal products. Products must not involve any animal testing of raw materials or finished products, nor may they use animal-derived genes to manufacture raw materials or finished products.
Lower cholesterol levels: The cholesterol content in vegetarian diets is usually lower than that of meat eaters, and too much cholesterol can easily lead to clogged arteries, which has become a major cause of diseases such as high blood pressure and heart disease.
Conserve ecological resources: The water and land needed to produce one pound of beef is enough to produce ten pounds of plant-based protein, and a vegetarian diet helps balance ecological principles.
Avoid parasites and germs: Many parasites and germs are transmitted to the body through infected meat, and a vegetarian diet can reduce this risk.
Respect for animals and protect the environment: A vegetarian lifestyle respects the rights of animals and reduces the exploitation of animals, while also helping to protect the environment and human health.