F-Label Establishes Standards for Animal-Free Ingredients Produced via Fermentation
V-Label GmbH has introduced F-Label, a certification dedicated to precision fermentation and related animal-free production technologies. The certification applies to processes such as biomass fermentation, syngas fermentation, and cell-free synthesis, which produce compounds traditionally derived from animals without using animal inputs. F-Label is intended to provide transparency regarding the production process of these ingredients, ensuring they are animal-free while differentiating them from traditional plant-based products. Unlike vegan certification, which considers ethical and environmental factors, F-Label verifies that no animals were involved in production while acknowledging that the final products may be molecularly identical to animal-derived ingredients. The first company to receive F-Label certification is Luyef Biotechnologies, a biotech firm focused on alternative proteins. Luyef’s certified product is a precision-fermented myoglobin designed to enhance the color, …
