Vegan Encyclopedia

Today, with diverse cultures, vegetarianism has evolved from a single"Food" spreads to every aspect of our lives.As people's calls for environmental pollution and animal protection become increasingly louder, kind consumption and ethical consumption are becoming a global trend, and vegan cosmetics are also growing rapidly.

In South Korea,"Vegetarian" cosmetics have also quietly extended from the skin care field to the vast cosmetics market, and have been favored by more and more cosmetics manufacturers, distributors and consumers.

Market research shows that even if they are not vegetarians, many consumers will carefully check whether the ingredients and raw materials of the cosmetics they buy contain animal-derived ingredients and whether animal testing has been conducted. Consumers are also more sensitive to the skin care products they personally come into contact with.

We can clearly define what constitutes vegan in the food sector, but what about vegan cosmetics? Besides the usual rules of not containing ingredients of animal origin and not being tested on animals, excluding milk, honey, and beeswax, and using only plant-based ingredients, are also key to certifying vegan cosmetics.

According to the American market research agencyAccording to Grand View Research, the global vegan cosmetics market has an average annual growth rate of over 6% and is expected to reach US$20.8 billion by 2025.

Following this trend, many cosmetics brands have launched their own vegetarian cosmetics. These market favorites have passed the Korean Vegetarian Certification Institute.Vegan certification, or passing the strict standards and reviews of the European Vegan Association V-label, France EVE, Australian Vegan Association, etc.

Hangzhou Hengbang Industrial Co., Ltd.'s facial mask cloth won the Jacob Star Award this year.vegetarian dietVeganCertification

Thanks to ongoing research and market forces, the bottleneck of vegan certification for cosmetics has been overcome. Companies emphasizing vegan cosmetics are also on the rise, launching their own vegan cosmetics to capture market share.

Korean Kolmar's air cushion, sunscreen, powder, mascara, etc.Ten of its makeup products have recently received vegan certification, and the company plans to launch “customized” products based on customer needs and trends in the future, actively responding to the domestic and global markets.

Dear Dahlia is a brand that pursues ethical consumption by eliminating animal testing and animal-derived ingredients. It is a highly representative vegan beauty brand and has launched various cosmetics products containing dahlia extract and ECOCERT organic certified ingredients, which has increased its popularity.

UNLEASHIA has launched a comprehensive PETA-certified "Vegan & Cruelty Free" cosmetics brand that does not use animal ingredients and opposes animal testing. It is very popular in markets such as China, Japan, Taiwan, the United States, and the Middle East, and has recently entered CHICOR.

The Korea Beauty Industry Trade Association and Daejeon University Cosmetics IndustryAt an information exchange meeting co-hosted by the ICC, Hwang Yeonghui, President of the Vegetarian Certification Institute, stated in a seminar titled "Understanding Vegan Certification" that "the pursuit of vegetarianism stems from concerns about animal welfare, environmental protection, health, and wellness. Consequently, vegetarianism is moving from subculture to mainstream culture, and the vegan market is experiencing explosive growth, with cosmetics and food being key players."

It is foreseeable that with the increasing global concern for the environment and awareness of vegetarianism, vegan cosmetics will undoubtedly have a place in future trends! In order to expand into the global market, companies should fully consider the issue of vegan certification.

Heilongjiang Baigu Food Co., Ltd.ofMeal replacement powder (instant cereal powder)Series productsObtained at Jacob's Starvegetarian dietVeganCertification

Jacob Star is the first domestic restaurant to promote and operate international vegetarian food.Vegan certification organizations have helped some Chinese food and textile exporters obtain internationally renowned vegan certifications in Europe and Australia. Jacob's Star is also in discussions with leading Chinese healthcare companies about strategic partnerships in China. With a rich vegan food supply and traditional vegetarian dietary habits, we believe that more landmark Chinese vegan brands will emerge and expand internationally.