{"id":52,"date":"2022-03-21T13:44:14","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T18:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanveg.org\/?page_id=52"},"modified":"2023-07-27T08:45:49","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T13:45:49","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/americanveg.org\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"52\" class=\"elementor elementor-52\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-18fd3a99 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"18fd3a99\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6b18f032\" data-id=\"6b18f032\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-145ce857 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"145ce857\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-11fc907\" data-id=\"11fc907\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bd8a50e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7bd8a50e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/americanveg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-shopping.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1494\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americanveg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-shopping.png 1000w, https:\/\/americanveg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-shopping-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/americanveg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-shopping-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-42903d58\" data-id=\"42903d58\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5af11263 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5af11263\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-411fae00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"411fae00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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We have listed the common questions we get most often, but encourage you to contact us if your question isn&#8217;t listed. We&#8217;re here to help make this process simple.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-780f5694 elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"780f5694\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/americanveg.org\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact Us<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bd521e2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bd521e2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3feed0e\" data-id=\"3feed0e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-57175309 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"57175309\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4effbbcb\" data-id=\"4effbbcb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ee14dd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ee14dd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Didn&#8217;t see the answer to your question? We&#8217;d love to help.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-292d80d elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_content_accordion\" data-id=\"292d80d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_content_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<!-- start Content Accordion -->\n\t\t<link id='font-awesome-css' href='https:\/\/americanveg.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/unlimited-elements-for-elementor-premium\/assets_libraries\/font-awesome6\/fontawesome-all.min.css' type='text\/css' rel='stylesheet' >\n\t\t<link id='font-awesome-4-shim-css' href='https:\/\/americanveg.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/unlimited-elements-for-elementor-premium\/assets_libraries\/font-awesome6\/fontawesome-v4-shims.min.css' type='text\/css' rel='stylesheet' >\n\n\t\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\/* widget: Content Accordion *\/\n\n#uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d *{\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n#uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d em\n{\n  font-style: normal;\n}\n\n#uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d .ue_heading_title\n{\n  margin:0;\n  flex-grow:1;\n}\n\n#uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d .uc_container .uc-heading\n{\n\tdisplay:flex;\n    align-items:center;\n\toverflow:hidden;\n\tcursor:pointer;\n  \n}\n#uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d .uc_container .uc_content\n{\n    display:none;\n    text-align:left;\n}\n\n#uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d .uc_container .uc-heading span.ue_accordion_icon\n{\n\tdisplay:flex;\n    align-items:center;\n   \tjustify-content:center;\n    flex-grow:0;\n    flex-shrink:0;\n}\n\n#uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d .uc_container .uc-heading span.uc_active\n{\n\tdisplay:none;\n}\n\n#uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d .uc_container .uc-heading span.uc_dactive\n{\n\tdisplay:flex;\n\n}\n#uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d .uc_container .uc-heading.active span.uc_active\n{\n\tdisplay:flex;\n}\n\n#uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d .uc_container .uc-heading.active span.uc_dactive\n{\n\tdisplay:none;\n}\n\n#uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d .uc_container .uc_btn {\n\n    text-align: center;\n    display: inline-block;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    transition: ease-in-out all 0.25s;\n}\n\n.ue-item-title\n{\n  font-size:21px;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"uc_material_accordion\"  id=\"uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d\" data-scrolltohead=\"off\">\n  <div class=\"uc_container\">\n    \t\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box\" style=\"background-color:;\">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger-uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d\">\n    <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span> \n    <span class=\"uc_active bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n    <div class=\"ue_heading_title\">Why does my AVA Certification logo look different?<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content uc-visible\">\n        \n      \n              <div class=\"ue-item-text\">Our AVA Certification logos have a new look! Our hope is to have the new AVA certification logos in use on all products by the end of 2023. If your product has the old logo, you will receive the new logo instructions at the time of your renewal. Old logos: <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/americanveg.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/old-logos-1.png\" alt=\"alternatetext\">\n<\/div>\n      \n              \n      <\/div> \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box\" style=\"background-color:;\">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger-uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d\">\n    <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span> \n    <span class=\"uc_active bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n    <div class=\"ue_heading_title\">Why should I certify my product with the American Vegetarian Association\u00ae (AVA)?<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content \">\n        \n      \n              <div class=\"ue-item-text\">The AVA Certification delivers trusted ingredient assurance to consumers. The FDA does not regulate Vegan, Vegetarian, Plant-Based, or Animal-Free product labeling. AVA provides a detailed 3rd party ingredient review to confirm that a product meets Vegan, Vegetarian, Plant-Based, or Animal-Free standards. You can find the AVA logo on a variety of products including food, vitamins, supplements, skincare, and household items. AVA offers <a href=\"https:\/\/americanveg.org\/certifications\/recommended-certification\/\">multiple certifications<\/a> to provide you with the flexibility to meet your consumer\u2019s vegetarian needs. We partner with trusted brands like Nordic Naturals, Schreiber Foods, Juice Beauty, and Taco Bell. Our team works with you directly on a simple, straightforward certification process. <\/div>\n      \n              \n      <\/div> \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box\" style=\"background-color:;\">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger-uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d\">\n    <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span> \n    <span class=\"uc_active bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n    <div class=\"ue_heading_title\">How long does Vegetarian\/Vegan Certification last?<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content \">\n        \n      \n              <div class=\"ue-item-text\">Your AVA Certification is good for one year.  AVA will send you an invoice with the option to renew your product certification pending no formula or ingredient changes. <\/div>\n      \n              \n      <\/div> \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box\" style=\"background-color:;\">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger-uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d\">\n    <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span> \n    <span class=\"uc_active bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n    <div class=\"ue_heading_title\">Why do consumers look for Certified products?<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content \">\n        \n      \n              <div class=\"ue-item-text\">Consumers look for a 3rd party certification to validate that a product meets their desired vegetarian standard. Often products contain ingredients that leave consumers unsure if a product is Vegan, Vegetarian, Plant-Based, or Animal-Free because some ingredients may or may not be sourced from animals. Examples include enzymes and natural flavors. Ingredients can also be processed with animal-sourced ingredients. For example, sugar can be processed with animal bone char. AVA works with brands and manufacturers to ensure any sugar in an AVA Certified product is not processed with animal bone char. AVA provides trusted ingredient assurance for vegetarian consumers. <\/div>\n      \n              \n      <\/div> \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box\" style=\"background-color:;\">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger-uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d\">\n    <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span> \n    <span class=\"uc_active bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n    <div class=\"ue_heading_title\">Is 'Vegan' the same as 'Plant-Based'?<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content \">\n        \n      \n              <div class=\"ue-item-text\">Vegan can be the same as Plant-Based but not always. A Vegan product is free of any animal-sourced ingredients and processing. A Plant-Based product is also free of any animal-sourced ingredients and processing. A Plant-Based product's ingredients are sourced mostly from plants. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/americanveg.org\/certifications\/vegan-certification\/\">Vegan Certification<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/americanveg.org\/certifications\/plant-based-certification\/\">AVA Plant-Based Certification<\/a> pages to learn more about AVA's requirements. <\/div>\n      \n              \n      <\/div> \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box\" style=\"background-color:;\">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger-uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d\">\n    <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span> \n    <span class=\"uc_active bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n    <div class=\"ue_heading_title\">How do I get my product AVA Certified?<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content \">\n        \n      \n              <div class=\"ue-item-text\">AVA requires a completed application found on our website. Once we\u2019ve reviewed your application, an AVA team member will connect with you on a quote and list of requirements. The requirements include a full ingredient list, payment, and a sample of your product. To see our AVA Certification product standards please review our <a href=\"https:\/\/americanveg.org\/certifications\/vegan-certification\/\">AVA Vegan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/americanveg.org\/certifications\/vegetarian-certification\/\">Vegetarian<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/americanveg.org\/certifications\/plant-based-certification\/\">Plant-Based<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/americanveg.org\/certifications\/animal-free-certification\/\">Animal-Free Certification<\/a> pages. Connect with us if you still have questions. We\u2019re happy to help! <\/div>\n      \n              \n      <\/div> \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box\" style=\"background-color:;\">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger-uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d\">\n    <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span> \n    <span class=\"uc_active bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n    <div class=\"ue_heading_title\">Does AVA only certify food products?<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content \">\n        \n      \n              <div class=\"ue-item-text\">AVA certifies food, beverages, menu items, vitamins, supplements, skincare, beauty, and household products. Consumers adopting vegetarian lifestyles are looking for certified products across many categories. <\/div>\n      \n              \n      <\/div> \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box\" style=\"background-color:;\">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger-uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d\">\n    <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span> \n    <span class=\"uc_active bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n    <div class=\"ue_heading_title\">How long does it take to certify my product with AVA?<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content \">\n        \n      \n              <div class=\"ue-item-text\">The certification review typically takes 5-7 business days once AVA has received all requirements including your application, full ingredient list, payment, and sample. A member of the AVA team will connect with you directly on questions or additional requests to keep the process moving forward. <\/div>\n      \n              \n      <\/div> \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box\" style=\"background-color:;\">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger-uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d\">\n    <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span> \n    <span class=\"uc_active bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n    <div class=\"ue_heading_title\">What are the Vegan Certification requirements?<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content \">\n        \n      \n              <div class=\"ue-item-text\">Our Vegan Certification requirements can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/americanveg.org\/certifications\/vegan-certification\/\">here.<\/a> <\/div>\n      \n              \n      <\/div> \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box\" style=\"background-color:;\">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger-uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d\">\n    <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span> \n    <span class=\"uc_active bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n    <div class=\"ue_heading_title\">What are the Vegetarian Certification requirements?<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content \">\n        \n      \n              <div class=\"ue-item-text\">Our Vegetarian Certification requirements can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/americanveg.org\/certifications\/vegetarian-certification\/\">here. <\/a><\/div>\n      \n              \n      <\/div> \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box\" style=\"background-color:;\">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger-uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d\">\n    <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span> \n    <span class=\"uc_active bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n    <div class=\"ue_heading_title\">What are the Plant-Based Certification requirements?<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content \">\n        \n      \n              <div class=\"ue-item-text\">Our Plant-Based Certification requirements can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/americanveg.org\/certifications\/plant-based-certification\/\">here.<\/a><\/div>\n      \n              \n      <\/div> \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box\" style=\"background-color:;\">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger-uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d\">\n    <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span> \n    <span class=\"uc_active bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n    <div class=\"ue_heading_title\">What are the Animal-Free Certification requirements?<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content \">\n        \n      \n              <div class=\"ue-item-text\">Our Animal-Free Certification requirements can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/americanveg.org\/certifications\/animal-free-certification\/\">here.<\/a> <\/div>\n      \n              \n      <\/div> \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box\" style=\"background-color:;\">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger-uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d\">\n    <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span> \n    <span class=\"uc_active bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n    <div class=\"ue_heading_title\">Can you certify lab grown meat?<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content \">\n        \n      \n              <div class=\"ue-item-text\">No, as a Vegetarian organization we do not certify any products with meat. We appreciate that lab-grown meat is an alternative to animal agriculture, but we will not be certifying any products with lab-grown meat. <\/div>\n      \n              \n      <\/div> \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box\" style=\"background-color:;\">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger-uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d\">\n    <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span> \n    <span class=\"uc_active bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n    <div class=\"ue_heading_title\">What is the difference between 'Vegan Friendly' and 'Vegan Certified'?<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content \">\n        \n      \n              <div class=\"ue-item-text\">There are no regulatory requirements in the U.S. around Vegan labeling. Anyone can label their product Vegan or Vegan friendly. A Vegan Certified product means that a 3rd party has reviewed a product's ingredients to confirm that it meets Vegan requirements. An AVA Certified product provides added assurance to consumers that a product is Vegan. You can learn more about our AVA Vegan Certification requirements  <a href=\"https:\/\/americanveg.org\/certifications\/vegan-certification\/\">here. <\/a><\/div>\n      \n              \n      <\/div> \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box\" style=\"background-color:;\">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger-uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d\">\n    <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span> \n    <span class=\"uc_active bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n    <div class=\"ue_heading_title\">Can you certify products outside the USA as Vegan or Vegetarian?<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content \">\n        \n      \n              <div class=\"ue-item-text\">Yes, we certify products worldwide. <\/div>\n      \n              \n      <\/div> \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box\" style=\"background-color:;\">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger-uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d\">\n    <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span> \n    <span class=\"uc_active bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n    <div class=\"ue_heading_title\">Does getting Vegan\/Vegetarian certified mean I can use your logo on my product?<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content \">\n        \n      \n              <div class=\"ue-item-text\">If your product is approved for AVA Certification, you will receive our AVA logos and an AVA Certificate for your product(s). The AVA logos are to be used at your discretion within our logo guidelines around color, sizing, and spacing. The AVA Certification badge may be placed on your product\u2019s label and\/or website. You may use the AVA logo on your website or in promotional materials. The AVA certificate may be displayed or reproduced as needed for your business. <\/div>\n      \n              \n      <\/div> \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box\" style=\"background-color:;\">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger-uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d\">\n    <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span> \n    <span class=\"uc_active bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n    <div class=\"ue_heading_title\">Can I use my AVA Certification on other brand or co-pack labels<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content \">\n        \n      \n              <div class=\"ue-item-text\">We do allow an AVA Certification to be used across multiple brand labels when the ingredients and formula are identical. Please work with us to add additional brands to your AVA Certification. <\/div>\n      \n              \n      <\/div> \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box\" style=\"background-color:;\">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger-uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d\">\n    <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span> \n    <span class=\"uc_active bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n    <div class=\"ue_heading_title\">What is your policy on animal testing?<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content \">\n        \n      \n              <div class=\"ue-item-text\">\u2018No animal testing\u2019 has been an integral part of AVA\u2019s Certification policy since our inception in 1999. Consumers often adopt vegetarian or vegan choices to prevent animal harm and suffering. \n\nThe Product Owner holding the AVA Certification confirms that they have not\nconducted or commissioned animal testing on the product or its ingredients. AVA will consider case by case exceptions to the animal testing standard based on meeting the following requirements:\n\n\n1. Animal testing is not active and has happened at least 5 years prior;\n2. Animal testing performed was considered unavoidable due to human safety and\/or\nregulatory requirements; and\n3. Product Owner commits to no future animal testing on the product or its ingredients via a\nsigned statement submitted to the American Vegetarian Association.<\/div>\n      \n              \n      <\/div> \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box\" style=\"background-color:;\">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger-uc_content_accordion_elementor_292d80d\">\n    <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span> \n    <span class=\"uc_active bbb heading-padding ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n    <div class=\"ue_heading_title\">What is the cost of AVA Certification?<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content \">\n        \n      \n              <div class=\"ue-item-text\">There is a $275 fee to join the American Vegetarian Association\u00ae. This includes the certification cost of one product. Additional products are certified at a cost of $100\/product. We\u2019re happy to work with you on a customized quote based on your certification needs. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/americanveg.org\/certifications\/\">AVA Certification<\/a> is good for one year. 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