What a vegan certification mark indicates

― Regarding Certification by the NPO Vegan Certification Association ―

In recent years, the "Vegan Certification Mark" has become increasingly visible on food and sweet packaging and menus.
While interest in plant-based foods is growing, many people question, "Are animal ingredients truly not used?" and "Who determines the standards?"

This is where third-party vegan certification plays a crucial role.


Reliable Vegan Certification in Japan

The certification obtained by BEYOND SWEETS is
vegan certification by the NPO Vegan Certification Association.
This association certifies products and services suitable for vegans and vegetarians in Japan based on clear standards.

For food product certification,
it is based on the principles of the JAS standard "Processed foods suitable for vegetarians or vegans (JAS0025),"
and certification is granted after confirming through document review that the raw materials and additives used comply with the definition of vegan.

To objectively demonstrate "no animal ingredients"

Certification by the Vegan Certification Association assumes that
no animal-derived ingredients such as meat, fish, dairy products, eggs, honey, or gelatin are used.

This is not merely a self-declaration; its characteristic feature is that
ingredient lists and specifications for raw materials are submitted and reviewed from a third-party perspective.

For consumers, this leads to a sense of security that
"it's easier to decide without carefully reading the labels"
and "it's checked against reliable standards."


The Role of the Vegan Certification Mark

The vegan certification mark is not
"just for special people."

It is a clear guide when choosing products for vegans, of course, but also for:
・Those who want to choose plant-based foods
・Those who want to broaden their food choices
・Those who want to avoid animal ingredients as part of their lifestyle

Furthermore, for international visitors and overseas customers,
it functions as an international communication tool that can be understood at a glance, even without knowing Japanese.


What can be conveyed precisely because of certification

The certification mark of the Vegan Certification Association is not meant to boast "that it is vegan-friendly," but rather
an indication to convey accurate information sincerely.

So that everyone can choose with peace of mind.
And towards a society where food diversity is naturally accepted.

The vegan certification mark exists as a help to this end.


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