<p>Just like vegetarians, vegans eschew meat, but going vegan takes things a step further by eliminating all animal products and byproducts. Many vegans also choose to eliminate animal-derived materials from clothing and beauty products. This lifestyle is growing in popularity—a <a href="https://www.onegreenplanet.org/news/is-2014-the-year-of-the-vegan/" target="_blank">2014 report</a> claimed 2.5 percent of the population is vegan, so you can count on it to be a long-term trend. Now, being vegan is one thing, but certified vegan takes it one step further. Now you can enjoy a plant-based diet knowing the products you’re eating are guaranteed to have the certified vegan stamp of approval.</p>
<h2>What Is Certified Vegan?</h2>
<p>Before diving into certified vegan standards, let’s start with the basics of Veganism 101. The vegan lifestyle isn’t only about food—it asks you to examine everything from cosmetics to clothing, and even cleaning products. Here’s a breakdown:</p>
<br>
<ul>
<p><li><strong>Diet</strong>: Vegans don’t eat eggs, dairy, <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/is-honey-vegan" target="_blank">honey</a>, gelatin, or any other animal products.</li></p>
<p><li><strong>Lifestyle</strong>: Vegans avoid wearing clothing derived from animals or insects, like leather, wool, and silk.</li></p>
<p><li><strong>Environment</strong>: Vegans take an active stance against testing on animals and animal welfare</li></p>
</ul>
<p>The certified vegan label is a registered trademark for items that don’t contain any animal products or byproducts, and have not been tested on animals. It helps vegans shop without constantly having to study ingredient lists, and is helping veganism continue its rise in the mainstream. The logo is currently on thousands of products manufactured by nearly 1,000 companies.</p>
<h2>Certified Vegan Standards</h2>
<p>There are strict policies in place in order for a product to be approved for vegan certification.</p>
<p><strong>Contains no:</strong></p>
<br>
<ul>
<li>Meat</li>
<li>Fish</li>
<li>Fowl</li>
<li>Animal by-products</li>
<li>Eggs or egg products</li>
<li>Milk or milk products</li>
<li>Honey or honey bee products</li>
<li>Insects or products from insects such as sugar filtered with bone char</li>
</ul>
<br>
<p><strong>In addition, no product may be sourced from:</strong></p>
<br>
<ul>
<li>Leather</li>
<li>Fur</li>
<li>Silk</li>
<li>Feathers</li>
<li>Down</li>
<li>Bone</li>
<li>Horn</li>
<li>Shell</li>
<li>Wool</li>
<li>Cashmere</li>
<li>Shearling</li>
<li>Animal skin</li>
<li>Suede</li>
<li>Mohair</li>
</ul>
<br>
<p>Companies must also ensure that their facilities are clean and sanitized—that includes any surfaces, utensils, and machinery.</p>
<h2>Top Certified Vegan Brands</h2>
<p>When it comes to the top certified vegan brands, Thrive Market members have spoken. Check out some of our most-loved companies (and products!).</p>
<h2><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/brand/vegan-robs" target="_blank">Vegan Rob’s</a></h2>
<p>For snack cravings, look no further than Vegan Rob’s for puffs made with everything from cauliflower to beets, and a little extra protein and fiber, too.</p>

<h3>Brussel Sprout Puffs</h3>

<p>Vegan or not, no one can keep their hands off <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/vegan-robs-brussel-sprouts-puffs"target="_blank">Brussel Sprout Puffs</a>. They’re made with veggies of course, plus nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and onion powder.</p>

<h2><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/brand/garden-of-life" target="_blank">Garden of Life</a></h2>
<p>Garden of Life has your back when it comes to protein. It’s certified vegan by the Vegan Awareness Foundation, so you can stock up on protein powders, vitamins, and supplements to support your health.</p>
<h3><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/garden-of-life-raw-organic-protein-powder" target="_blank">Protein Powder</a></h3>
<p>Morning smoothies get powered up with organic powder that’s free from gluten, grains, soy, and dairy.</p>
<h2><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/brand/primal-kitchen" target="_blank">Primal Kitchen</a></h2>
<p>Primal Kitchen is known for its mayos (a vegan no-go), but also makes vegan-friendly sauces and marinades anchored by avocado oil, a healthy fat-powerhouse.</p>
<h3><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/primal-kitchen-balsamic-vinaigrette-marinade-with-avocado-oil" target="_blank">Balsamic Vinaigrette and Marinade</a></h3>
<p>Toss this avocado oil-based dressing with your favorite salad, marinate veggies, or use it as a dipping sauce for bread. The possibilities are endless!</p>	 
<h2>You Might Like</h2>
<p>Explore the best vegan recipes, products, and stories to keep you living your vegan lifestyle.</p>
<h3><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/top-vegan-wellness-brands-bloggers-products" target="_blank">Top Vegan Wellness Brands, Bloggers, and Products</a></h3>
<p>Consider this your one-stop-shop for vegan resources to bookmark! From top bloggers with drool worthy recipes to brands you’ll want to know (if you don’t already), we’ve got everything you need.</p>
<h3><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/vegan-mushroom-bolognese-recipe" target="_blank">Vegan Mushroom Bolognese</a></h3>
<p>Vegan pasta never tasted so good! This recipe is one of our most popular (and for good reason). A mushroom and tomato sauce with simmered-all day-flavor coats low-cal “miracle noodles,” and the whole bowl is topped with irresistible vegan cheese made from only three ingredients.</p>
<h3><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/build-the-best-vegan-salad" target="_blank">Build the Best Vegan Salad</a></h3>
<p>This is salad night done right. Get our guide for how to toss the best bowl full of vegan ingredients—that’s anything but boring. Vegan ranch dressing, anyone? Right this way!</p>

Don't stress about hidden ingredients when shopping for vegan food. Thrive Market labels all of its certified vegan food, so you can shop stress free.

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