Vegan Logo Guidelines

In accordance with the latest proposal set by the FSSAI, the Indian companies should adhere to the new guidelines regulating the application of the vegan label to vegan foods present on the Indian market. These are exceedingly implemented to guarantee that any assertion of a product being Vegan is accurate and believable. The main purpose of these guidelines, therefore, is to enable the consumer to quickly and effectively distinguish vegan products from non-vegan ones. According to these requirements, the FSSAI seeks to increase the levels of accountability regarding the standardization of vegan products labels. This initiative not only assists in making proper nutrition decisions for the developing vegan population in India but also combines with other practices in the country that advocates for humane and sustainable food consumption practices. 

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What is Vegan Logo?

The Vegan Logo is a mark that certifies the vegan interests of different products or services. This normally includes a stylized “V” or a picture of a green leaf together with words such as “Certified Vegan” or other related words. This logo helps to let the consumers know that the product does not contain any animals in it and was not tested on animals. It also shows no animal use in the making of the product or in any of its raw materials. 

The existence of the Vegan Logo also makes vegan consumers list less, enabling them to make a decision without reading the small print. Thus it acts as a perfect marketing strategy for the various organizations to show their compliance with the ethical and sustainable practices. The credibility of the logo is rooted in rigorous certification procedures run by organizations.

What Qualifies as Vegan Food?

According to FSSAI, vegan food refers to food that does not include components like ingredients, additives and supplements, flavor, enzymes, carriers or processing aids of animal origin. Vegan food should also not include any animal related ingredients in the production and the processing of the food.

To prevent false vegan labeling, the FSSAI has encouraged producers to abide by good manufacturing practices as well as properly sanitize production lines before producing vegan foods particularly if the same line is used in producing non-vegan foods.
 

Benefits of Vegan Logo 

Here are the key benefits of incorporating the vegan logo:

Clear Identification 

Vegan logo helps to make the selection of the products for the vegan consumers easier since they will be able to easily identify which products are vegan. This is particularly useful when there are many products in the market and the list of ingredients is very exhausting and tangled. It helps the consumers find products of their interest and aligns to their dietary and ethnic concerns without having to check every single ingredient or go through extensive searching.

Trust and Assurance 

The logo makes it clear that the product has been endorsed by an accredited organization to mean it is vegan, or has not undergone animal testing. The consumer gets the confidence that a product is vegan without trial and error, or research they have to undertake on their own.

Health Benefit 

Vegan products are generally not rich in saturated fats and cholesterol; this therefore has various health benefits such as reduced heart diseases as well as other diseases. People willing to make some improvement to their health can quickly locate products that have this in mind.

Animal Welfare 

The logo allows customers to know that animals were not killed or used in any way to produce the product. The consumer’s right to animal interests can also be protected by choosing products that respect animals in the market; this applies to those who have a passion for the protection of animals.

Environmental Impact

It has been established that products that are derived from plants are environmentally friendly than animal-derived products under most circumstances. They usually demand fewer amenities such as water and space, and generate less gas that causes the greenhouse effect. The general public can help to lower their ecological footprint by buying products identified by the vegan symbol.
 

Specifications of Vegan Logo

As provided by the FSSAI regulation concerning the vegan logo, it should have the following characteristics:

• The logo needs to be as large as 10mm and not wider than 7mm.
• It should feature a green "V" with a 3.25mm-long image of a leaf positioned in the middle.
• The logo contains a green box with a large letter “V,” an abbreviation of “Vegan.”
• A leaf symbol is placed above the V and that indicates that the food is vegan.
• The word ‘Vegan’ is included to ensure that consumers differentiate vegan food from vegetarian food.
• The logo needs to be framed with the green line and the word ‘vegan’ written in the 7 mm x 2mm font.
• The logo should have an overall appearance of 15mm x 15mm diameter.

Documents Requirement for Vegan Logo Endorsement 

The following are the documents required from food business operators (FBOs) to access vegan logo endorsement from the FSSAI in India:

• Business name and physical address of the applicant FBO
• Authorized person's details
• License number
• Contact information
• Name of the product (brand name/generic name)
• Nearest food category
• Statement on whether the product is domestically produced or imported
• Copy of the product label with a declaration of compliance with FSSR
• Certificate of Analysis (CoA) from an FSSAI-notified lab
• Declaration on whether the product is certified as vegan by a third-party agency

If third-party certified:

• Company name and address of the certification agency
• Information on the certification process and conditions being met
• A vegan logo and vegan label with the logo.
• Tentative design of the label with the Vegan logo
• Self-declaration that the product is free from animal origin

Application Fees for Vegan Logo

FSSAI has revised application fees for vegan Logo from ₹25000/- (excluding GST) per product to ₹10000/- (exclusive of GST) per application irrespective of number of products. The professional fees for FSSAI Vegan Registration is ₹7500 + GST only with Professional Utilities.

Note - The aforementioned fees is exclusive of GST

Conclusion

The FSSAI has come out with the standard for vegan logos to help consumers make the right choice about vegan products in India. The given guidelines create clear and definite market statuses for plant-based, animal-free products, thus helping the consumer to make adequate choices. This is useful in that the guidelines also encourage producers of foods to continue upholding high levels of quality in their vegan product production. On the increasing demand for vegan food in India, these guidelines will contribute to shaping a legitimate, credible vegan food market to consumers and for the formation of a healthy and safe vegan food market that can serve the healthy interest of animals, human beings, and the environment.

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What is the FSSAI vegan logo?

The FSSAI vegan logo is a certification mark which helps in providing consumers and the public an ‘Approved’ mark, that doesn’t use animal ingredients in the product and has not been involved in the process of animal testing. It enables the consumers to clearly distinguish between vegan products.

How can a company obtain the FSSAI vegan certification?

FSSAI requires food business operators to fill out an application to FSSAI, submit supporting documents and evidence that the product is vegan. These documents include a list of ingredients used, procedures followed in the production process and any other information regarding the testing results.

Is there a fee for obtaining the FSSAI vegan certification?

Yes, any certification comes at a price though the fees vary from one organization to the other. Yes, any certification comes at a price though the fees vary from one organization to the other. The actual amount may differ, thus it is advisable to refer to the FSSAI or the official FSSAI website for the latest fees details.

What happens if a certified vegan product is found to contain animal-derived ingredients?

They can face penalties whereby their products lose the vegan certification, fines, or other legal repercussions based on FSSAI regulations if their products contain animal-derived elements.

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