Vegan Certification in Bangalore

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CDG provides Vegan certification in Bangalore.We are an ISO 17065 licensed accreditation body. Our certificate mark is perceived around the world.

What does vegan certification mean and is it necessary?

Convenience is king in today’s consumer world, so if we don’t have time to check the labels of the products we are buying, can we put our trust in vegan certification?Are we going mad or does it seem as though there are a lot more products on the supermarket shelves that are, all of a sudden, brandishing vegan and cruelty-free logos? With trademark applications increasing by 100% in 2020, our eyes, apparently, do not deceive us.Don’t get us wrong: the easy signposting is a welcome evolution but it also raises questions that need to be addressed. For example, who decides which products deserve the labels, is there an overall governing body and is it all making the process of committing to the vegan lifestyle more passive?

Big questions need proper consideration, so let’s dive in.Vegan TrademarkIn use since 1990, the Vegan Trademark is administered by The Vegan Society and claims to offer brands a chance to revel in their vegan credentials. Registration is required to use the trademark and includes a four-step process, which results in either a 12- or 24-month licence, though pricing is only released upon specific request.The Vegan Trademark is recognised globally and used by both household names and independent businesses.Who oversees the license givers?Now, this is an interesting topic and one that consumers are looking into more and more as they strive to be conscious about their shopping habits. It’s also an extremely valid point, because if each organisation can launch their own vegan certification standard, how can any comparable standards be met worldwide?

Essentially, as consumers we are at the behest of the companies we choose to deal with and as vegans, we have to trust that products carrying a trademark have been vetted in good faith and in accordance with strict parameters.It’s all we can do; otherwise, we start to fall into a rabbit hole of continuous governing body hierarchies. What we can take reassurance from is that the charities and organisations leading the way in terms of certification have all demonstrated a firm commitment to not only the vegan lifestyle itself, but also the promotion, education and evolution of it.

Vegan certification criteria CDG relies on The Vegan Society’s standards for Vegan certification.According to these standards, a product can be certified as “vegan” if the following four requirements are met:• No animal ingredients or ingredients derived from animals• No animal testing of the ingredients or of the finished product• No genetically-modified organisms involving animal genes or animal-derived substances• Compliance with kitchen and hygiene standards

Some cosmetic ingredients can be more tricky than others and in-depth reviews are sometimes required. When questions arise, CDG always investigates with due care and transparency.

Contact CDG for your vegan certification in India.