SGS Launches V Label Certification in Australia

V-Label certification will help companies to build consumer trust within the vegan and vegetarian markets.

We are proud to announce that SGS and V-Label have joined forces to promote vegan and vegetarian authenticity in food and wine for Australians.

Increasing consumer awareness of health, animal welfare and environmental issues has driven rapid growth in the consumption of vegan and vegetarian foods – a trend that is expected to continue, and even accelerate.

What is V-Label certification?

V-Label is a product certification that follows standardised criteria to ensure companies provide transparency and clarity to consumers buying vegan and vegetarian products.

How does V-Label certification benefit your company?

V-Label certification will provide your company with:

• Globally recognised stamp of quality
• Competitive advantage
• Assurance that standardised criteria for vegan and vegetarian products are met
• Increased consumer trust in the authenticity of your vegan and vegetarian products
• Reduced complaints and penalties due to mislabelling

Did you know that 79% of consumers worldwide agree that they consciously pay more attention to products with the V-Label symbol?

What is the V-Label certification process?

V-Label vegan and vegetarian certification can be achieved in just six steps:

1. Contact us and complete our standard V-Label client questionnaire. Once it is completed, we will put you in direct contact with the appropriate V-Label license body
2. Complete your V-Label license application and provide the necessary information required for your license offer. V-Label will calculate your annual license fee
3. Sign your license agreement with V-Label and provide the necessary product information. V-Label will issue a product certificate which will allow you to use the V-Label for respective products
4. Book your onsite audit with SGS and prepare your facility for audit, as required
5. Once you successfully complete your audit, you will be issued a certificate of compliance against the V-Label requirements for your facility, to support your V-Label license
6. Maintain your V-Label certification by planning for your facility’s audits and conducting any product testing that may be necessary

How can SGS help?

SGS ensures consistent implementation of the V-Label requirements with a stringent program of auditor training and qualification around the world. You will benefit from a certificate of compliance displaying both the SGS and V-Label logos, bringing your company added recognition within the global vegan and vegetarian market.

For further information, please contact:

Theo Vouthas
Business Development Manager
t: +61 497 399 386