Starting from July 1, 2027, all approved vegan food products in India will be required to display a standardized green logo on their packaging. This logo, featuring a stylized “V” with a sprouting leaf and the word “VEGAN” below, has specific design, dimensions, and color values outlined in the new regulations. Food business operators must obtain approval from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) before using the logo, ensuring consistency across manufacturers.

The introduction of this mandatory logo aims to provide consumers with a clear and government-recognized identification mark for vegan foods, eliminating the need for them to scrutinize ingredient lists for animal-derived components. The reform is seen as essential in establishing transparency and preventing misleading claims in the growing vegan food sector. In addition to this logo requirement, a parallel FSSAI reform has also expanded ingredient options for plant-based food manufacturers by removing restrictions on the use of sal-seed fat in products beyond bakery and confectionery items.