VeganSure Testing

VeganSure® – Ethical Microbiological Testing Without Compromise

Launched in 2019 as a world-first innovation, VeganSure® revolutionised microbiological safety testing for cosmetics by removing the reliance on animal-derived ingredients. Our pioneering solution replaces standard culture media and neutralisers with plant-based or synthetic alternatives, allowing brands to ensure their microbiological testing aligns with vegan values—without compromising quality, safety, or compliance.

Why VeganSure®?

  • Ethically Aligned: Supports vegan claims not just in formulation, but throughout the full product development and testing process
  • Regulatory Confidence: Fully compliant with UK and EU cosmetic regulations
  • Tested in an Accredited Lab: All VeganSure® tests are conducted in our ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory, ensuring accuracy and reliability
  • Registered with The Vegan Society: VeganSure® carries The Vegan Society’s Trademark for peace of mind

What Makes It Vegan?

Traditional microbiological testing often uses animal-derived ingredients such as casein, meat extracts, or bile salts in culture media and neutralisers. VeganSure® replaces these with alternatives such as:

  • Papaya-derived enzymes
  • Soya bean
  • Plant peptones
  • Sugars from potatoes and cornmeal

These components offer the same efficacy in microbial recovery and identification—proving that ethical testing does not require a compromise in performance.

What Can Be Tested with VeganSure®?

VeganSure® is available across key microbiological tests commonly required for cosmetic compliance:

  • ✅ Preservative Efficacy Testing (PET)
  • ✅ Batch Testing / Microbial Limits
  • ✅ Period After Opening (PAO)

Each test is performed using separate workflows to avoid cross-contamination with non-vegan methods.

Same Standards, Same Results—Ethically Delivered

VeganSure® delivers results to the same technical standards, within similar timelines and at a comparable cost to traditional methods—making it a straightforward switch for vegan and sustainability-focused brands.

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