BS ISO 23662:2021
Definitions and technical criteria for foods and food ingredients suitable for vegetarians or vegans and for labelling and claims

Standard No.

BS ISO 23662:2021

Release Date

2021

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

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BS ISO 23662:2021

Scope

What is ISO 23662 about?   ISO 23662 specifies the definitions and technical criteria to be fulfilled for foods and food ingredients to be suitable for vegetarians (including ovo-lacto-, ovo- and lacto-vegetarians) or vegans as well as for food labelling and claims.   ISO 23662 is applicable to business-to-business communication (B2B), to the food trade, and to food labelling and claims. The definitions and technical criteria apply only post-harvest/collecting.   Note: ISO 23662 does not apply to human safety, environmental safety, socio-economic considerations (e.g., fair trade, animal welfare), religious beliefs and the characteristics of packaging materials.   Who is

BS ISO 23662:2021 history

• 2021 BS ISO 23662:2021 Definitions and technical criteria for foods and food ingredients suitable for vegetarians or vegans and for labelling and claims