Vegan Certified & Vegetarian Approved

Who is the NZ Vegetarian Society?

The NZ Vegetarian Society was formed in 1943, and as such is the longest-standing vegetarian organisation in New Zealand.

Their mission is to increase vegetarianism and veganism, in order to reduce cruelty to animals, improve human health, protect the environment, and preserve the planet’s resources.

They do this by encouraging plant-based choices through education, information, support, campaigns, and research. Running these certification programmes is a big part of this, as it makes life easier for vegetarians, and it helps raise awareness among other people about vegetarianism and veganism.

Why has Holistic Hair chosen to be Vegan Certified & Vegetarian Approved?

We chose to become Vegan Certified & Vegetarian Approved because we are committed to providing ethical and sustainable hair care solutions. By ensuring our products are cruelty-free, free from animal-derived ingredients and meet the strict criteria set by these certifications, we can offer our customers peace of mind knowing that our products align with their values and beliefs. Additionally, these certifications help us promote a more compassionate and environmentally friendly approach to beauty and personal care.

THE VEGAN CERTIFIED TRADEMARK

The Vegan Certified trademark was developed in 2018, in response to strong and increasing demand in New Zealand for an independent vegan certification programme.

It is owned and administered by the NZ Vegetarian Society and has been met with enthusiasm by the ever-growing vegan community.

CRITERIA

• Free from animal-derived ingredients
• GMO-free
• No animal testing carried out or commissioned

• No cross-contamination

Which Holistic Hair Products are Vegan Certified?

All of our products are Vegan Certified except for the Pure Shampoo & Conditioner which contain Manuka Honey and are Vegetarian Approved.

VEGETARIAN APPROVED

Belonging to the Vegetarian Society in the UK, the Vegetarian Society Approved trademark is a globally-recognised symbol and is the longest-standing and most well-established trademark of its type. It has been used for almost 50 years, and over 15,000 products are currently licenced to display it.

The NZ Vegetarian Society is licenced to administer this trademark in New Zealand and does so governed by the standards set by the UK Vegetarian Society.

CRITERIA

• Free from ingredients resulting from animal slaughter
• Only free-range eggs used
• GMO-free
• No animal testing carried out or commissioned
• No cross-contamination during production

Which Holistic Hair Products are Vegetarian Approved?

Pure Shampoo & Conditioner are Vegetarian Approved due to the inclusion of Manuka Honey. Our Manuka Honey supplier collects honey from their bees, the bees make their honey from pollen and nectar produced by flower. No animal testing or animal products are involved.