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Vegetarian Society Vegan Approved logo

The Vegetarian Society also operates a separate vegan approval trademark for qualifying products.

Issued by
Vegetarian Society
Programme / market
United Kingdom / international
Mark type
Certification
Artwork access
Permission from issuer required
Source checked
23 September 2026

What this mark means

The Vegetarian Society also operates a separate vegan approval trademark for qualifying products. The Society’s vegetarian mark and vegan mark have separate criteria. This is also distinct from The Vegan Society’s sunflower.

Before you add it to your label

  1. Match the approved product to the Vegetarian Society vegan mark.
  2. Get the production file from the issuer or your certification contact; keep its proportions and required wording intact.
  3. Include the source and approval reference with your artwork for the final label review.

A detail worth checking

The Society’s vegetarian mark and vegan mark have separate criteria. This is also distinct from The Vegan Society’s sunflower.

Useful to know

Which artwork should I request?

Match the approved product to the Vegetarian Society vegan mark. Use the official resource linked on this page to find the current programme guidance.

Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?

No. Follow the issuer’s eligibility, licensing and artwork guidance for your specific product. The library helps you find the source; the issuer authorises use.

Curated by GoVisually from the issuer’s published resources. How we maintain the library.

The mark is one part of the proof.

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