1 Identity

Vegetarian Society Approved

The Vegetarian Society
Moderate — dietary certificationL092
Certification · Est. 1847 · Manchester, UK
Clinical pearl for practitioners
Verified vegetarian suitability including capsule materials. Not vegan.
Consumer action: Verify at https://www.vegsoc.org.
RED FLAGS
⚑ Unverified claims
2 How to verify
1
Find the mark
Look for Vegetarian Society Approved logo.
2
Verify online
Check at https://www.vegsoc.org.
3 How to spot it — genuine vs fake
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Always confirm the mark with the issuing body
The authoritative check is on The Vegetarian Society's official register, which shows the genuine mark and lists certified products.
GENUINE — look for
✓ Vegetarian Society seedling logo [1]
✓ Product in VS database [1]
FAKE — warning signs
✕ 'Suitable for vegetarians' without certification [1]
✕ Gelatin capsules on 'vegetarian' products [1]
The Vegetarian Society Approved mark is a trademark of The Vegetarian Society and is referenced here for identification only. Confirm authenticity on the issuing body's official register.
4 Expert guidance
About Vegetarian Society Approved
Verified vegetarian suitability including capsule materials. Not vegan.
About Vegetarian Society Approved
Vegetarian Society Approved means no animal slaughter by-products. May still contain dairy or eggs. Not the same as vegan.
What is Vegetarian Society Approved?
Vegetarian Society Approved means no animal slaughter by-products. May still contain dairy or eggs. Not the same as vegan.
5 Overview
The Vegetarian Society's approved trademark verifies that a product contains no animal flesh, no animal-derived processing aids, and no cross-contamination with meat products. For supplements, it confirms vegetarian suitability including capsule shell material (no gelatin) [1].

Governance

Managed by The Vegetarian Society.
6 What it tests
No animal flesh or slaughter by-products [1]
No gelatin capsules [1]
No animal-derived processing aids [1]
Cross-contamination controls [1]

Does NOT test

Does NOT mean vegan (may contain dairy/eggs) [1]
Does NOT test quality [1]
7 Methodology
Per program standards.
8 Comparison
vs Vegan Society Certified
Same: Related programs
Different: Vegetarian allows dairy/eggs; Vegan excludes all animal products [1]
→ See details.
9 Regulatory recognition
See overview.
10 Connected ingredients
0 related ingredients in the database · plus broader categories.
All categories — capsule and formulation level
11 References
[1]The Vegetarian Society. Trademark Standards. vegsoc.org. Accessed May 2026. www.vegsoc.org
12 Cite this page
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Pkhakadze G. Vegetarian Society Approved [L092]. PHIG; 2026.
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SupplementIndex L092
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13 Related labels
Vegan Society CertifiedLeaping Bunny (Cruelty-Free)
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Reviewed by Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
Editor-in-Chief, GMJ · Chair, PHIG
Vegetarian Society Approved is a trademark of The Vegetarian Society. This entry is for educational purposes under nominative fair use. For corrections: info@accreditation.ge.
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