Why every certificate can be checked
In China there is no mandatory national certification scheme for "vegan" or "plant-based", and no single legal definition. Trust in a vegan claim therefore cannot come from regulation — it can only come from being able to check it yourself.
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Find the number or QR code
On the certificate, or next to the mark on the packaging
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Enter it or scan
Open the verification page, type the number or scan the code
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See what the certificate says
Company, products covered, validity period and current status
What certification covers
Vegan certification is not limited to food. The exclusion of animal use covers food, clothing and other purposes, so certification applies to what you wear and use as well.
Food & beverage
Plant-based dairy, bakery, seasoning, functional food
Cosmetics & personal care
Masks, skincare, colour cosmetics, oral care
Textiles & nonwovens
Mask substrate, wipe substrate, apparel and bag materials
Household
Home cleaning and laundry care
How certification works
- 1Submit product and formulation details, ingredient list and supplier documentation
- 2Documents are reviewed, the certification scope is agreed and the agreement is signed
- 3Samples are tested and the production site is assessed (on-site or remote)
- 4The company establishes and maintains its vegan production documentation
- 5The certificate is issued, carrying an independently verifiable number and QR code
What the assessment is based on
IVA assessments are based on the Vegan Assurance System standard IVA/VAS 2022:49. The same reference is printed on the certificate itself, identifying the standard version the assessment was made against.
The assessment covers ingredient and raw material origin, animal testing, whether GMO-derived ingredients involve animal genes or animal-derived substances, cross-contamination control, and supply chain traceability.