Certified Vegan Certification Explained

Type: Vegan

Country: USA

Established: 1995

Scope

Food, cosmetics, clothing

Audit rigor

Level: desk-review. Supply-chain verified: No.

Cost for brands

Annual fee based on sales volume (approx. $150–$2,000+/yr). Document review required.

Recognized in

Americas

Notes

Run by Vegan Action (USA). The logo features the letter 'V' with a leaf. Verification is based on document review and ingredient supplier declarations rather than on-site audits. Widely used on US food and supplement products. Less rigorous than The Vegan Society in terms of audit depth.