Independent vegan reference

Read the label, check the claim

Certification Vegan is an independent editorial magazine that explains vegan labels, ingredient lists, and informed purchasing. We are not a certifying body and issue no certificates.

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Our subjects

Three areas of focus

We examine the claims and compositions behind everyday products, one category at a time.

Food

Alimentation végane

Ingredient lists, additives, and what plant-based labels do and do not confirm on food products.

Care

Cosmétiques et soins

Cosmetic formulas, ingredient names, and how to trace the source behind a claim on personal care items.

Fashion

Mode et accessoires

Materials, textiles, and finishing details that help readers assess fashion and accessory labels.

Our position

An independent guide, not a certifier

Certification Vegan does not issue certificates or act as an official certification body. Every article points to the sources behind its claims, so you can verify them yourself.

Practical guides

Read ingredient lists with confidence

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Guide

How to read an ingredient list

A step-by-step method for ordering ingredients, spotting unfamiliar names, and knowing when a source settles the question.

Guide

Cross-checking packaging claims

How to compare a packaging claim with the information a source actually provides, and what a missing source means.

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