Terms of use
The Terms of Use that each product has to strictly and necessarily follow in order to use the VeganOK certification covers any issue relating to the authorization or un-authorization of parts/materials/ingredients/procedures/packaging.
VEGANOK DECLARATION
I, the undersigned: … … … … … … … … … … … … ..
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advised by the technician in charge of the inspection … … … … … … … … … … … … ….
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Declares under his sole responsibility that:
TYPE OF INGREDIENTS / COMPONENTS
Any substance/part used to produce the certified VeganOK products is neither of animal source nor requires, for its extraction / processing, procedures that directly involve the exploitation of animals.
For more information on substances / materials allowed or explicitly forbidden and for further clarifications relating to this issue, please refer to “Terms of Use VeganOK” available on line in an updated version on www.veganok.com.
ANIMAL TESTING:
While aware that the current European legislation on chemicals imposes the obligation of animal testing on all non-herbal substances by those who produce them, waiting and hoping that this legislation is amended, for what concerns our work and what we have control and decision making on, we guarantee that for any substance we used to make certified products VeganOK, we have not ordered tests and procedures that have led to the direct exploitation of animals, and that no testing process or check over finished product has, in any phase, directly involved animal exploitation.
GMO:
Substances or materials used in certified VeganOK products DO NOT come from GM crops. In case of use of substances derived from corn and soy, where the genetic manipulation is particularly common, the no transgenic source was assessed with particular attention and is supported by adequate documentation. Also, the use of specific molecules from cell cultures (biological engineering) is strictly forbidden.
PACKAGING AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
A policy of reducing the package used during the packaging phase, as well as all aspects relating to the environmental impact of the product throughout its life cycle, has been implemented. Notes: … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ….
DOCUMENTATION
For every product on the market (or any range of products if characterized by the same characteristics) a file containing all the certifications relating to the raw materials and processes that are part of the production of the finished product was prepared. The dossier also includes the description of the production process and the formula or description of the components of the finished product. It will be made available in all its parts in case of an inspection audit, carried out by personnel explicitly instructed by VeganOk.
MARKET PLACEMENT
In order to apply the VeganOk mark on any product, a copy of the Contract of Assignment must have been previously received. The logo “VeganOK” will correspond to the official logo in ratios and colours and any customization will be allowed only if authorized in writing by the management of VeganOK.
Fully aware that false declarations and false self-certifications are governed by the law, I agree with this statement of suitability as to what is required by the Terms of Use of the mark VeganOK.
VEGAN OK TERMS OF USE
REGULATORY REFERENCES:
This regulation does not replace or attempt to intervene in the current legislation but it is meant to establish an additional specific reference to the ethical aspects that VeganOK covers. Therefore, for any aspect and any scope, the current laws and regulations still apply, without any exception. The labelling of the product must comply with the current laws and regulations. This Terms of Use should be seen as an indication that is continuously evolving, always subject to improvements and publicly available on the site www.veganok.com
PURPOSES:
The purpose of the VeganOK certification is to encourage a culture of respect for life and environment even for non vegans or vegetarians, as we believe that these values should and can be the common heritage for all of us.
TYPOLOGY:
VeganOK is a certification which, in complying with ISO 14021 regulation, is defined as 2nd type, that is “eco-labels that report environmental self-statements by producers, importers or distributors of products, without any intervention of an independent certification authority”.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR THE MAKING OF PRODUCTS COMPLYING WITH THE TERMS OF USE:
1) COSMETICS / DETERGENTS / FOOD SECTORS:
No substance used to make certified VeganOK products can be of animal source, or imply, for its extraction and processing, procedures that directly involve the exploitation of animals.
For all substances contained or otherwise used during the production process, also apply the following rules:
1.1) ALLOWED PHYSICAL PROCESSES:
Extractions must be made with natural materials, with water or a third solvent of vegetal source, such as:
- Ethanol
- Vegetal glycerine
- Natural oils
- CO2 Supercritical
DECOLORATION – DEODORIZATION (on inert support complying with this Standard)
GRINDING
CENTRIFUGATION (solid / liquid separation, rotative desiccation )
DECANTATION
DESICCATION (progressive or not, evaporative / natural under sunlight)
*Deterpenation* (if with fractional distillation with steam)
DISTILLATION or EXTRACTION (with steam)
FILTRATION or PURIFICATION (ultrafiltration, dialysis, crystallization, ionic exchange)
LYOPHILIZATION
MIXING
PERCOLATION
COLD PRESSURE
HOT PRESSURE (depending on the fluidity of fatty acids to be extracted)
STERILIZATION THROUGH HEAT TREATMENTS (if the temperatures do not damage the active substances)
SIFTING
MACERATION
1.2) CHEMICAL ALLOWED PROCESSES:
*Alchilazione*
*Ammidazione*
*Calcinazione* (of vegetal residues)
CARBONATION (resins, fatty organic oils)
CONDENSATION / ADDITION
ESTERIFICATION
ETHERIFICATION
FERMENTATION (natural / biotechnology)
HYDRATION
HYDROGENATION
HYDROLYSIS
NEUTRALIZATION (to obtain salts of Na, Ca, Mg, K)
OXIDIZATION/ REDUCTION
PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AMPHOTERICS
SAPONIFICATION
SULPHATION
1.3) DISALLOWED PROCESSES
DECOLORATION – DEODORIZATION (on supports of animal source)
*Deterpenazione* (except through steam)
ETHOXYLATION (PEG)
IRRADIATON
SULPHONATION (as a main reaction)
TECHNIQUES UTILIZING GENETIC ENGINEERING
TREATMENTS WITH ETHYLENE OXIDE
TREATMENTS UTILIZING MERCURY (Mercurial soda)
EXTRACTION WITH PETROCHEMICAL SOLVENTS (hexane, toluene, benzene)
*Propossilazione*
2) ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS IN COSMETICS / DETERGENCY:
*— alchilfenoletossilati (APEO) and relevant derivatives:
— EDTA (etilendiamminatetracetato) and relevant salts;
— NTA (nitrilotricetato);
— nitrogenous musks and polycyclic musks, amongst which, for instance:
xylene musk: 5-ter-butil-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xilene;
ambrette musk: 4-ter-butil-3-metossi-2,6-dinitrotoluene;
moschene: 1,1,3,3,5-pentametil-4,6-dinitroindano;
tibetina musk: 1-ter-butil-3,4,5-trimetil-2,6-dinitrobenzene;
ketone musk: 4-ter-butil-2,6-dimetil-3,5-dinitroacetafenone;
HHCB (1,3,4,6,7,8-esaidro-4,6,6,7,8,8-esametilciclopenta(g)-2-benzopirano);
AHTN (6-acetil-1,1,2,4,4,7-esametiltetralina)+
THE PRODUCT MUST NOT CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING SO CLASSIFIED SUBSTANCES:
R31 (its contact with acids liberates toxic gas)
R40 (possible carcinogenic effects – insufficient evidence)
R45 (may cause cancer),
R46 (may cause hereditary genetic modifications)
R49 (may cause cancer by inhalation)
R68 (possible damages with irreversible effects)
R50-53 (very toxic to aquatic organisms, may in long term cause adverse effects to the aquatic environment)
R51-53 (toxic to aquatic organisms, may in long term cause adverse effects to the aquatic environment)
R59 (dangerous to the ozone layer)
R60 (may impair fertility)
R61 (may harm the foetus)
R62 (possible risk of impaired fertility)
R63 (possible risk of foetal harms)
R64 (possible risk to breastfed babies).
3) ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS IN FOOD SECTOR:
- Hydrogenated fats;
- Aspartame;
- Nitrites / Nitrates
4) OTHER SECTORS NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS TERMS OF USE:
No part used to make certified VeganOK products can be of animal source or imply for its extraction or processing, procedures that directly involve the exploitation of animals.
Some examples (not exhaustive) of materials not compatible with the VeganOK certification, often present in the composition / processing of substances or products:
Furniture / clothing / household & gift items:
Wool, Silk, Leather, Fur, Ivory, Horns or Hoof, Coral, Wax, Pearls, Shells, Animal Bristles, Feathers, Sea Sponges, Ceramics containing animal charcoal, etc..
Technical materials (natural paints, dyes, treatments):
Beeswax or other apiary derivatives from Milk or Eggs, animal Charcoal, Cochineal, Pollen, animal Glues, animal Oils and Fats, Gelatine, Bones, Lanoline, dried Blood, etc..
Any clarification on the use of specific substances not included in this list will be requested in writing to the VeganOK technical advisors.
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