The Vegan Society Trademark Certification Explained

Type: Vegan

Country: UK

Established: 1990

Scope

Food, cosmetics, clothing, household products

Audit rigor

Level: supply-chain-audit. Supply-chain verified: Yes.

Cost for brands

Annual fee based on turnover (approx. £200–£10,000+/yr). Application and annual audits required.

Recognized in

UK, Europe, Americas, Australia/NZ, Asia

Notes

The oldest and most rigorous vegan certification globally. Requires that no animal products or byproducts are used in any stage of production, including processing aids. Supply chain verification is mandatory — brands must audit their ingredient suppliers. The Sunflower logo is the most recognized vegan symbol internationally.