Plant‑only farming
No animal‑derived inputs; rotations, green manures and plant‑derived fertility with robust contamination controls.
Learn moreVegan certification, run for public benefit.
Arden Al Certification Charity provides independent vegan certification across food, cosmetics, textiles, household goods, retail/catering—and plant‑only farming.
- Impartial decisions; no consultancy to certified clients
- Evidence‑based criteria, proportionate audits, timely outcomes
- Transparent, cost‑recovery fees—concessions for micro operators
What we certify
Food & drink; cosmetics & personal care; household & cleaning; textiles & apparel; retail & catering; and plant‑only primary production.
See standards & scopeHow it works
Apply → document review → on‑site audit → close‑out → independent decision.
View the 5‑step processTransparent fees
Cost‑recovery fees with concessions for micro producers and community enterprises.
Estimate your feesWhy this charity?
Because “vegan” product labels rarely cover how crops are grown. In the UK, organic field crops are typically fed by a mix of legume leys and animal‑derived fertility—above all livestock manures; slaughter‑by‑product fertilizers (blood, bone, feather, fish) are permitted and used, especially in horticulture. Our plant‑only module certifies farms that avoid these inputs and use rotations, green manures and plant‑based fertility instead.
References: GB organic law (retained EU 889/2008, Annex I) lists blood, bone, feather, fish meals among permitted fertilizers; Soil Association standards describe manure application under the 170 kg N/ha limit. See sources.
Read the mission Become a TrusteeFood & drink
Formulation checks, supplier origin verification and cross‑contact controls on shared lines.
Learn moreCosmetics & personal care
No animal inputs; fixed cut‑off date for animal testing; supply‑chain declarations.
Learn moreBecome a Charity Trustee
Help us build credible, plant‑only certification alongside rigorous vegan product checks.
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