The Meaning of V-Label and When It Is Affixed to Products
Emilia Szymańska
2026-03-22
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As the diversity of diets continues to gain popularity, food manufacturers are more frequently opting to launch products targeted at consumers who exclude certain food components from their diets. These products are often suitably labeled to confirm to potential buyers that the product is safe for them to use. One such symbol is V-Label. What is it?
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The V-Label is an international symbol placed on food products that do not contain ingredients of direct animal origin or are not employed in their production. It is in the form of a letter V with a leaf at the end of the right bar and the terms vegan (vegan) or vegetarian (vegetarian). The authorization to use the symbol is granted upon request from the producer and requires them to comply with certain criteria.
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