V-Label International Certification Explained

Type: Vegan

Country: International (Switzerland-based)

Established: 1997

Scope

Food, cosmetics, and textiles (international expansion of the European V-Label)

Audit rigor

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

Cost for brands

Annual licence fee scaled by product range and turnover.

Recognized in

Europe, Asia, Americas, Australia

Notes

The International Vegetarian Union (IVU) V-Label programme extends the European Vegetarian Union's V-Label brand to markets outside Europe through national partner organisations. In markets not covered by EVU, independent national bodies apply V-Label standards. Recognition and audit rigour varies by territory. The logo is identical to the European V-Label but administered through different national organisations. Growing presence in Asian markets including Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.