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Plant-Based Claim Verification for Food & Beverage Products

Verify your plant-based claim with a fast, simple and credible process — and build trust with consumers and buyers.

An efficient alternative to more complex plant-based certification schemes.

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    Key points

    • Verify your plant-based claim with confidence

    • Fast, document-based process (no audits)

    • Use the Plant-Based logo on your products

      Demand is growing — but so is scrutiny.

      Why plant-based claims need verification

      Retailers, buyers and regulators are moving away from self-declared claims toward clear, verifiable evidence.

      Unverified claims are no longer enough. Control Union verifies your product through a structured review of ingredients — giving you a credible claim and logo to support it in the market.

      Verification becomes the proof behind your claim. Our plant-based verification program helps brands validate plant-based products with a clear and credible third-party approach.

      Make your claim credible

      Plant-Based claim criteria

      Clear criteria. No ambiguity.

      • No animal-derived ingredients (meat, dairy, eggs, honey, etc.)

      • Minimum 95% plant-based content

      • Only limited non-plant inputs allowed (always non-animal)

      Differentiate your product – and make it visible

      Use the Plant-Based logo on packaging and marketing materials to clearly communicate your verified claim and increase visibility at the point of sale.

      Turn your claim into a competitive advantage — not just a label.

      • Stand out in a crowded plant-based market.

      • Build trust with consumers and retailers.

      • Reduce risk of misleading claims.

      • Scale easily across your product portfolio.

      Simple Process. Transparent pricing.

      No audits. No delays. Designed to make plant-based verification accessible — not a barrier.

      • Fixed fee per product
      • Fast and efficient verification process
      • Easy to scale across your product portfolio

      Starting at USD 300 per product (based on formulation)

      A product is defined by its formulation — a unique combination of ingredients and sub-ingredients, regardless of packaging size.

      Get started

      Submit your product and ingredients

      We review your documentation

      Get your Verification Statement + logo

      Plant-Based or Vegan — which do you need?

      We help you choose the right approach — based on your product and market goals.

      Plant-Based — Ingredient-based verification
      Plant-Based Verification focuses on product composition. It confirms that your product is made from plant-based ingredients and meets defined criteria. This approach is ideal for companies looking for a fast, practical way to verify plant-based claims and bring products to market with confidence.
      Vegan — Certification with strict production controls
      Vegan certification goes beyond ingredients. It verifies that products contain no animal-derived components and that production processes prevent cross-contamination and animal-derived inputs. This makes it suitable for companies that require a strict vegan certification aligned with ethical and process-based standards.
      Why Control Union?

      Your trusted partner

      Global expertise. Independent validation. Practical solutions.

      • Global network and industry expertise
      • Independent third-party verification
      • Fast, business-oriented approach
      • Support across certifications programs
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      FAQs

      Plant-based verification confirms that a product contains no animal-derived ingredients and meets defined plant-based composition criteria. It provides a credible, third-party validated claim that can be used on packaging and marketing materials.

      A product is defined by its formulation — meaning a unique combination of ingredients and sub-ingredients. Different packaging sizes do not count as separate products.

      Yes. Any variation in formulation — such as flavor, sweetener, or ingredient composition — is considered a separate product. For example, oat drink (unsweetened), oat drink (sweetened), and oat drink (vanilla) are treated as different products.

      Pricing starts at USD 300 per product (based on formulation). Final cost depends on the number of products and the complexity of their formulations.

      The process is fast and fully document-based. Once all required documentation is submitted, verification can typically be completed within a short timeframe.

      No. This is a document-based verification process, so no on-site audits are required.

      Plant-based verification focuses on product composition (ingredients). Vegan certification is stricter and includes production controls, cross-contamination prevention, and zero tolerance for animal-derived inputs.

      If your product meets the requirements, you receive:
      • A Verification Statement
      • Authorization to use the Plant-Based logo
      This allows you to clearly communicate your verified claim in the market.

      We can help you quickly assess your product and determine the best next steps.

      Contact our team

      Start your Plant-Based Verification

      Tell us about your product and we’ll guide you through the next steps. Our team will get back to you within 1–2 business days.

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