What conditions must a product meet to comply with the Australia vegan certification standard (CTM Standards)?

It must meet all of the following: (1) contain no ingredients derived from animals; (2) no animal products used in the manufacturing process; (3) the product and its ingredients have not been tested on animals by the manufacturer or a related entity; (4) any ingredient that may be of animal origin must have a traceable supply chain; (5) reasonable steps taken to minimise cross contamination. The standard covers both factory-manufactured vegan products and vegan menu items in restaurants.

Australia Vegan Certification Standard

This standard specifies the criteria products must meet for compliance with the Vegan Australia Certified program (CTM Standards).

This standard covers both manufactured vegan products and vegan menu items in restaurants.

For a product to meet this standard:

- the product must not contain any ingredients derived from animals;

- animal products must not be used in the manufacturing process;

- the product and its ingredients must not be tested on animals by the manufacturer or a related entity;

- any ingredient that may be of animal origin must have a traceable supply chain; and

- reasonable steps must be taken to minimise cross contamination.

For products made in facilities that also handle non-vegan products, reasonable steps must be taken to minimise cross contamination. If there is a risk of contamination with animal products, the product packaging should include an appropriate statement, such as 'may contain ...'. No animal ingredients are to be deliberately added at any point during production.

Products are certified for one year (or other period as granted at Vegan Australia's discretion), after which certification must be renewed.

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What conditions must a product meet to comply with the Australia vegan certification standard (CTM Standards)?: It must meet all of the following: (1) contain no ingredients derived from animals; (2) no animal products used in the manufacturing process; (3) the product and its ingredients have not been tested on animals by the manufacturer or a related entity; (4) any ingredient that may be of animal origin must have a traceable supply chain; (5) reasonable steps taken to minimise cross contamination. The standard covers both factory-manufactured vegan products and vegan menu items in restaurants.
What should be noted on the packaging when producing vegan products in a facility that also handles non-vegan products?: Reasonable steps must be taken to minimise cross contamination; if there is a risk of contamination with animal products, the product packaging should include an appropriate statement, such as 'may contain ...'; and no animal ingredients are to be deliberately added at any point during production.

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