Vegan

Definition

Vegan — Contains no animal-derived ingredients and no animal byproducts.

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At a glance

  • A product labelled vegan contains no ingredients sourced from animals — no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, beeswax, lanolin, carmine, gelatin, silk, or other animal-derived substances.
  • In personal care and cosmetics, "vegan" is distinct from "cruelty-free": a vegan product may still have been tested on animals unless it also carries a cruelty-free certification, and a cruelty-free product may still contain animal byproducts.
  • Reliable third-party vegan certifications include The Vegan Society's trademark, Vegan Action's Certified Vegan logo, and PETA's Vegan mark.

A product labelled vegan contains no ingredients sourced from animals — no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, beeswax, lanolin, carmine, gelatin, silk, or other animal-derived substances.

In personal care and cosmetics, "vegan" is distinct from "cruelty-free": a vegan product may still have been tested on animals unless it also carries a cruelty-free certification, and a cruelty-free product may still contain animal byproducts.

Reliable third-party vegan certifications include The Vegan Society's trademark, Vegan Action's Certified Vegan logo, and PETA's Vegan mark.

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How to check this before you buy

  1. 1Look for "Vegan" on the pack or the Amazon UK listing itself, not just in the brand's marketing.
  2. 2Check the certifying body's own directory to confirm the brand or product is currently listed.
  3. 3Check whether the claim covers the exact product and size you're buying, not only the wider brand.
  4. 4Compare at least two alternatives on Pickly before deciding.