V-Label certification
Validate your product. Use the trademark with confidence.
The demand for plant-based products is accelerating and with it, the need for clear, credible verification.
V-Label is the world’s leading vegan and vegetarian trademark, used by more than 70,000 products across 50+ countries. It gives consumers a simple answer: this product matches their values.
For companies, it creates something even more important, trust you can prove.
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If you are considering V-Label certification or want to understand your readiness:
V-Label is the world’s leading vegan and vegetarian trademark, used by more than 70,000 products across 50+ countries. It gives consumers a simple answer: this product matches their values.
For companies, it creates something even more important – trust you can prove.
What we do
BM Certification provides independent V-Label audits, ensuring:
- your products meet V-Label criteria,
- your production processes are compliant,
- your trademark usage is correct and defensible.
We focus on verification, not interpretation — so your certification stands up to scrutiny from partners, retailers and regulators.
Why V-Label matters for your business
The market is no longer asking if products are plant-based, but how credible that claim is.
V-Label helps you:
- clearly position your product for vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian audiences,
- access retailers and partners requiring verified claims,
- reduce reputational risk linked to mislabeling or unclear ingredient sourcing,
- scale internationally with a recognized trademark.
It is not just a label — it is a decision shortcut for your customer.
What is verified
V-Label goes beyond ingredient lists. The audit covers your entire production reality.
Product compliance
- all ingredients, additives and processing aids are verified,
- no animal-derived substances are used (according to category),
- no GMO-labelled ingredients are allowed.
Production control
- prevention of cross-contamination is evaluated,
- separation of vegan / non-vegan materials is assessed,
- cleaning and process controls are reviewed.
Traceability & documentation
- supplier confirmations and specifications are checked,
- recipes are compared with actual production,
- material flow and critical raw materials are verified.
Trademark usage
- correct use of the V-Label on packaging,
- visual compliance with branding rules,
- clear distinction from non-certified products.
This ensures that your claim is not just stated — it is operationally true.
How the audit works
V-Label certification follows a structured process:
- Document review – product, ingredients and suppliers are evaluated
- License approval – V-Label usage is granted
- On-site audit – production is verified in real conditions
- Ongoing control – audits are repeated based on risk level
Production site audits are performed regularly and focus specifically on licensed products and their production steps.
Audit frequency depends on risk – from immediate checks to multi-year intervals
Who this is for
V-Label certification is relevant if you:
- produce plant-based or reformulated products,
- are entering new markets with vegan positioning,
- work with retail chains requiring verified claims,
- want to reduce risk in labeling and communication.