Vegan certification

Veganism is not governed by a specific regulation: anyone can claim that a product is “vegan” without providing concrete safeguards for consumers or for companies that are genuinely committed to compliant production.

Vegan certification was created to provide transparency, independent verification, and clear standards, ensuring that ingredients, processes, and products never come into contact with animal-derived components. A requirement that is increasingly requested by consumers, retailers, and international markets.

Vegan certification

Consumer protection

Ensure products are truly free from animal-derived ingredients, increasing transparency and credibility.

More competitive position

Stand out from competitors with a verified standard recognized by vegan consumers.

Access to new markets

Make your products competitive internationally and facilitate distribution.

Greater reliability

Build trust through independent audits and clear, verifiable requirements.

Brand value

Strengthen your reputation, loyalty, and perceived quality with a certified mark.

What we offer

RINA offers two vegan certification solutions:

JUST VEGAN, our proprietary scheme developed to ensure high ethical and production standards.

BeVeg, the only internationally recognized vegan mark in accordance with ISO 17065; as a certification body in this case, we are recognized to independently verify the quality and integrity of food products and services for the issuance of the BeVeg mark.

Both certifications ensure that ingredients, production processes, and finished products contain no animal-derived components, do not involve animal testing, and are free from accidental contamination.

The certification process follows a structured procedure:

Completion of the information questionnaire;
Definition and acceptance of the technical and commercial proposal;
On-site audit and conformity assessment;
Evaluation by the RINA Decision Maker;
Issuance of the certificate in case of a positive outcome.

Why choose us

RINA offers technical expertise, independent audits, and rigorous standards, supporting companies throughout the entire certification journey. Thanks to our recognized schemes and international experience, we ensure reliability, transparency, and distinctive value for your brand.

Frequently answered questions

A person is vegan when they do not consume animal-derived products and refrain from using animal-derived products in everyday life (for example: drinks, food, cosmetics, clothing, etc.). Their purchasing decisions are more rigorous, considered, and conscious than those of other consumers.

Veganism is a global lifestyle phenomenon and, today, topics such as compassion for animals, environmental sustainability, and the scientifically proven health benefits of a vegan lifestyle are increasingly promoted and crucial in consumers’ purchasing decisions.

No animal-derived ingredients used in processing, clarification, filtration, deacidification, or production processes.
No animal testing for certified products (cruelty-free).
No accidental cross-contamination of animal products or by-products in the final product.
Full indication and disclosure of all ingredients, including trace and natural ingredients.

Vegan product certification (food, beverages, vitamins, cosmetics, make-up, perfumes, textiles, fashion, furniture, production plants, private labels).
Vegan alcoholic certification (wines, beers, spirits).
Vegan business certification (plants, restaurants).