Few symbols in the cosmetics and personal care sector inspire as much confidence - or occasional trepidation - as the Vegan Society’s Vegan Trademark. Yet behind the label lies a level of technical scrutiny that is not always fully understood by the cosmetic ingredient supplier community.
Few symbols in the cosmetics and personal care sector inspire as much confidence - or occasional trepidation - as the Vegan Society's Vegan Trademark. For over three decades, this globally recognised certification has served as a gold standard for vegan claims, relied upon by brands and consumers seeking genuine transparency. Yet behind the label lies a level of technical scrutiny that is not always fully understood by the cosmetic ingredient supplier community.
One document has come to represent that scrutiny more than any other: the now infamous green spreadsheet. Whispered about at trade shows and in regulatory teams' group chats, it has earned an almost mythical status. The spreadsheet's many tabs and questions probing the origins of starting materials, culture media, solvents and processing aids, have become a rite of passage for formulators and regulatory officers submitting materials for Vegan Trademark assessment which may need to be repeated for different clients.
And one question emerges every time: "Can't we just send a declaration?"
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