Frequently asked questions
Quick Answer: VegeCert certification guarantees our sunscreens contain no animal ingredients and involve no animal testing.
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Vegan certification requires complete elimination of animal-derived ingredients and prohibition of animal testing throughout product development
ISO-accredited vegan standards ensure rigorous supply chain verification and continuous compliance monitoring
VegeCert provides independent third-party verification that our sunscreens meet strict vegan standards for ingredients and manufacturing
Learn more: VegeCert Vegan Certification Details
Sources: https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/product-testing-cosmetics/animal-testing-cosmetics - FDA Animal Testing & Cosmetics Policy https://www.beveg.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/BeVeg-Vegan-Standard-Manual-Official-Vegan-Certification-Guide-compressed.pdf - ISO Vegan Certification Standards https://www.veganicskn.com/vegecert-vegan-certification-sunscreen - VegeCert Vegan Certification Details
Quick Answer: Our sunscreens are audited to NSF/ANSI 305-2016 standards by PHARMCHEM Technical Services.
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NSF/ANSI 305 is the only American National Standard that defines labeling requirements for personal care products containing organic ingredients
The standard requires products to contain at least 70% organic content by weight and undergo thorough independent certification reviews
VeganicSKN's organic assessment was audited by PHARMCHEM Technical Services, confirming compliance with NSF/ANSI 305-2016 standards
Learn more: NSF/ANSI 305 Organic Certification
Sources: https://www.nsf.org/nsf-standards/standards-portfolio/organic-personal-care-standards - NSF/ANSI 305 Organic Personal Care Standards https://www.nsf.org/consumer-resources/articles/personal-care-products-organic-ingredients - NSF Personal Care Products Organic Requirements https://www.veganicskn.com/nsf-organic-sunscreen - VeganicSKN NSF/ANSI 305 Organic Certification
Quick Answer: PETA listing confirms our products and ingredients are never tested on animals anywhere in the world.
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PETA's Beauty Without Bunnies program certifies companies that pledge not to conduct, commission, or pay for animal testing
The FDA does not require animal testing for cosmetics, making it the manufacturer's responsibility to ensure product safety
VeganicSKN holds PETA certification, guaranteeing our entire supply chain remains cruelty-free globally
Learn more: What Makes a Sunscreen Truly Vegan?
Sources: https://www.certifiedcosmetics.com/blog/cosmetic-certification/what-does-cruelty-free-mean/ - PETA Cruelty-Free Certification Requirements https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/product-testing-cosmetics/animal-testing-cosmetics - FDA Animal Testing & Cosmetics Policy https://www.veganicskn.com/certifications - VeganicSKN PETA Certification Details
Quick Answer: Yes, our sunscreens are manufactured in Australia and meet strict Australian Consumer Law criteria.
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Australian Made claims require products to undergo 'substantial transformation' in Australia, meaning they are fundamentally different from imported components
The Australian Made logo is a registered certification trademark administered by the Australian Made Campaign Limited with third-party verification
VeganicSKN manufactures our sunscreens at their licensed facility in Rocklea, Queensland, meeting Australian Made certification requirements
Learn more: Australian Made Certification
Sources: https://www.accc.gov.au/system/files/Country%20of%20origin%20claims%20and%20the%20ACL_2022.pdf - Australian Consumer Law Country of Origin Requirements https://australianmade.com.au/why-buy-australian-made/about-the-logo/ - Australian Made Certification Trademark Standards https://www.veganicskn.com/certifications - VeganicSKN Australian Manufacturing Certification
Quick Answer: Our sunscreens are registered with AUSTL numbers 407959, 444961, 444962, 444957, and 445961.
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ARTG registration is mandatory for therapeutic sunscreens before they can be legally supplied in Australia
AUSTL numbers indicate listed medicines that have met TGA safety requirements and contain only pre-approved, low-risk ingredients
VeganicSKN sponsors our multiple ARTG registrations ensuring regulatory compliance for our full sunscreen product range
Learn more: See Official ARTG Registrations
Sources: https://www.tga.gov.au/sites/default/files/australian-regulatory-guidelines-for-sunscreens.pdf - TGA Australian Regulatory Guidelines for Sunscreens https://www.tga.gov.au/products/medicines/sunscreens/interpreting-sunscreen-labels - TGA Sunscreen Label Interpretation Guidelines https://www.veganicskn.com/product-range-natural-mineral-sunscreen - VeganicSKN ARTG Product