# ETKO Vegan Standard - Certification body: ETKO Ecological Agriculture Control Organization - Category: 生态认证 - Canonical page: https://www.etko.com.tr/zh/certifications/ecological/etko-vegan-standardi - Markdown: https://www.etko.com.tr/zh/certifications/ecological/etko-vegan-standardi.md ## Summary The ETKO Vegan standard is a reliable certification program ensuring that no animal-derived inputs are used and no animal testing is conducted during the… ## ETKO 是否提供 ETKO Vegan Standard 认证？ 是。ETKO（Ecological Agriculture Control Organization）在其 生态认证 项目下提供 ETKO Vegan Standard 认证。本页说明该标准、申请方式及相关文件。 ## 什么是 ETKO Vegan Standard？ The ETKO Vegan standard is a reliable certification program ensuring that no animal-derived inputs are used and no animal testing is conducted during the… ## Details # **What is the ETKO Vegan Standard?** The ETKO Vegan Standard is a compliance verification system specifically designed by ETKO to address the rapidly growing and conscious vegan consumer base. This standard is applicable not only to food products but also to a wide range of goods, including textiles, cosmetics, personal care items, and detergents. Its primary objective is to prove, through independent auditing, that a product’s entire lifecycle—from seed and field to raw material processing and final packaging—involves no animal exploitation, uses no animal-derived ingredients, and is manufactured using cruelty-free methods. ## **Key Technical Criteria of ETKO Vegan Certification** The vegan standard is built upon strict ingredient analysis and supply chain traceability. The technical framework can be summarized as follows: - **Prohibition of Animal-Derived Ingredients:** The use of direct animal components such as meat, fish, or poultry in product formulations or manufacturing processes is strictly prohibited. - No indirect animal by-products are allowed, including milk, eggs, honey, beeswax, propolis, lanolin, carmine (insect-derived dye), silk, animal gelatin, or leather. - **Processing Aids and Cross-Contamination:** One of the biggest threats to vegan claims is the use of non-vegan processing aids. Agents such as bone char (used for sugar refinement) or isinglass/animal gelatin (used for clarifying wine and juice) are completely banned under the standard. - If a facility produces both vegan and non-vegan items, strict measures must be implemented to prevent cross-contamination. This requires dedicated production lines or rigorous, verified washing and cleaning procedures to ensure no animal residue touches the vegan products. - **No Animal Testing (Cruelty-Free):** Under no circumstances can the final certified product, or any of the raw ingredients it contains, be tested on animals. The entire development and manufacturing process must adhere strictly to "Cruelty-Free" principles. ## **Why Choose ETKO Vegan Certification?** Today, the term "vegan" often appears on packaging simply as a self-declaration (without certification), which rightfully raises doubts among conscious consumers. ETKO Vegan Certification moves beyond self-declared trust; it proves that your products have undergone meticulous laboratory analyses (including DNA testing when necessary) and comprehensive supply chain audits. Obtaining this certificate with ETKO’s international auditing vision elevates your brand to an ethical, transparent, and highly trusted position, making you the first choice for vegan consumers in both domestic and global markets. ## 如何向 ETKO 申请 ETKO Vegan Standard 认证？ 请通过 ETKO Ecoport 门户申请：https://ecoport.etko.com.tr/apply ## 申请流程 在 ETKO，我们以透明、高效、清晰的方式管理您的申请。流程包括以下步骤： 1. **申请与信息沟通** — 收集贵公司架构与生产工艺的初步信息。 2. **方案与合同** — 提供详细的检验方案，并在您确认后签署合同。 3. **审核前准备** — 准备所需文件（化学品清单、社会责任文件等）。 4. **现场审核** — ETKO 专业审核员到访贵司现场，对照准则核查符合性。 5. **报告与发证** — 在不符合项（如有）关闭后，批准审核报告并颁发证书。 ## Accreditations - GOTS: International Organic Accreditation Service - accreditation for certification programs worldwide. - National Organic Program (NOP): United States Department of Agriculture — NOP accredited certifying agent. - TR Organik & GLOBALGAP & İTU: Turkish Accreditation Agency (TURKAK) — Turkey's national accreditation body for conformity assessment. - COSMOS: International Organic Accreditation Service — accreditation for certification programs worldwide. - Textile Exchange Standards: International Organic Accreditation Service — accreditation for certification programs worldwide. - ISO/IEC 17065:2012: International Organic Accreditation Service — accreditation for certification programs worldwide. ## Countries of operation Bangladesh, Pakistan, Ukraine, Korea, China, Denmark, Germany, Syria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, Romania, Sweden, Bulgaria, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar ## 在哪里可以找到 ETKO Vegan Standard 法规和表格？ ETKO 文件中心提供该标准的法规、申请表及现行指南：https://ecoport.etko.com.tr/apply ## Related pages - HTML: https://www.etko.com.tr/zh/certifications/ecological/etko-vegan-standardi - About ETKO: https://www.etko.com.tr/zh/about - Contact: https://www.etko.com.tr/zh/contact - Document center: https://www.etko.com.tr/zh/documents?category=ecological&standard=etko-vegan-standardi