F-Label Establishes Standards for Animal-Free Ingredients Produced via Fermentation
V-Label GmbH has introduced F-Label, a certification dedicated to precision fermentation and related animal-free production technologies. The certification applies to processes such as biomass fermentation, syngas fermentation, and cell-free synthesis, which produce compounds traditionally derived from animals without using animal inputs. F-Label is intended to provide transparency regarding the production process of these ingredients, ensuring they are animal-free while differentiating them from traditional plant-based products. Unlike vegan certification, which considers …
C-Label: “We Stand at a Political Tipping Point and It Is Crucial That Cultivated Meat Receives Approval”
V-Label was founded 29 years ago and is now one of the world’s best-recognized vegan and vegetarian trademarks. It supports more than 35 NGOs worldwide and certifies over 70,000 products from 4,800+ licensees. Recently, V-Label launched C-Label, a new trademark for cultivated products. It is said to be the first independent authority to certify cultivated food producers around the globe. Renato Pichler is the CEO of Swissveg, the founder of …
V-Label Introduces C-Label, a New Certification for Cultivated Food Products
V-Label, the organization behind one of the world’s best-known vegan and vegetarian trademarks, has announced the launch of a new certification for cultivated food products. Called C-Label, it is said to be the first independent authority to certify cultivated food producers around the globe. To qualify, products must meet several conditions: Animal-free cell growth media must be used. Any interventions or procedures requiring animals must be demonstrably necessary, painless, and …