Guidance on vegetarian and vegan labelling

On 6th April 2006 the Food Standards Agency published guidance designed to improve food labelling for vegans and vegetarians. It was produced after consultation with stakeholders including The Vegetarian Society and The Vegan Society and provides "official" criteria for the use of the terms vegetarian and vegan on food labels for the first time.

•The FSA’s guidance document

• Background to the advice and the consultation process

• Advice on "Additives, processing aids and flavourings to watch out for"

• Advice for caterers

• Get your products or services approved by The Vegetarian Society