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Labeling and functional materials company Avery Dennison has launched a new certified range of vegan labels, which contain no animal-derived components. The range includes six paper facestocks, three adhesives and two liners which can be mixed and matched according to consumer needs. Each item within the collection was produced without any animal testing or the use of GMOs of animal origin. The line has received approval from Eve Vegan, an independent organisation created by Vegan France. Luuk Zonneveld, product manager at Avery Dennison, said: “Veganism goes beyond diet. It’s a philosophy and way of life centered on avoiding animal exploitation for food, clothing and everything else you can think of. Naturally, this extends into the world of packaging and we’re excited to help brand owners take their dedication to being cruelty-free to the next level with these innovative labels developed by our R&D team." The vegan labels are suitable for the beauty, wine and spirits and food and beverage sectors.