Vegan Claim for Products with Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Asked by: luvlyceline On: January 26, 2021 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

Regarding a product containing Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (Baby Foam), is it possible to claim this product as vegan?

Answer

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (Baby Foam) is typically derived from coconut oil, which is a plant source. Therefore, the ingredient itself is generally considered vegan-friendly.

However, whether a final product containing Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate can be claimed as "vegan" depends on several factors beyond just this ingredient:

  • Source and Processing: Ensure the Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate used is sourced from plant-based materials and that no animal-derived substances were used in its processing or manufacturing.
  • Other Ingredients: All other ingredients in the formulation must also be vegan (not derived from animals).
  • Testing: The final product and its ingredients should not be tested on animals.

If all these conditions are met, then a product containing Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate can likely be claimed as vegan.