Why does the app not list the vegetarian status of a product?

Fussy Vegan is proudly a vegan company with a mission to promote veganism. While vegetarianism can be a common step towards becoming vegan, a vegetarian diet still contributes to the exploitation of animals. For this reason, we focus our resources solely on supporting and promoting a vegan lifestyle to bypass this additional exploitation.

Many vegetarians may be unaware of the harm involved in producing animal products like cow’s milk, eggs, and other animal-derived products made for human consumption. However, once they learn the realities of animal exploitation in these industries, many are inspired to make the switch to veganism. Misleading labels such as “free-range eggs” and “happy milk” can make it difficult to see the full picture, but it’s essential to understand that these animals still suffer.

Industries a Vegetarian Diet Supports

A vegetarian diet still funds several animal industries, including dairy and eggs, which are responsible for immense suffering. Here are some of the ways these industries harm animals:

The Dairy Industry:

• Selective Breeding for Profit: Cows farmed for dairy have been selectively bred over decades to increase milk production far beyond their natural levels, prioritising profit over animal welfare.
• Continuous Breeding: Cows must give birth to produce milk and are artificially inseminated every year to ensure continuous milk yield.
• Separation of Calves: Calves are typically separated from their mothers within hours of birth, causing significant distress for both the mother and calf.
• Bobby Calves: Male calves, often called bobby calves, are seen as waste and hundreds of thousands are slaughtered within days of birth each year, even in Australia alone.
• Shortened Lifespan: Dairy cows are typically “spent” and sent to slaughter by age seven or eight, far short of their natural 20-year lifespan.

Learn more from our friends at Vegan Australia: Dairy Industry

The Egg Industry:

• Killing of Male Chicks: In “higher welfare” systems like “free range,” male chicks are killed shortly after hatching as they’re deemed unsuitable for egg or meat production.
• Health Issues from Overproduction: Hens bred for high egg production suffer health issues, including osteoporosis and fractures, due to near-daily egg-laying - a rate far beyond natural levels.
• Overcrowded Conditions: Hens in commercial settings are kept in overcrowded, unnatural conditions, leading to stress and aggressive behaviour.
• Shortened Lifespan: Layer hens’ productivity declines with age, and they are typically slaughtered at around 72 weeks, far below their natural lifespan of up to 12 years.

Learn more about the egg industry from Vegan Australia: Egg Industry

By refusing to pay for all animal products including eggs and dairy, you reduce the demand for these industries, helping to ensure that fewer animals are bred into lives of suffering and slaughter.

Our Stance on Vegan Certification

We only recognise vegan certification from legitimate vegan organisations. This means we do not acknowledge or trust vegan certifications from non-vegan or vegetarian organisations, as these groups inherently support the continued use and exploitation of animals. For us, having vegetarian organisations certify vegan products is akin to allowing dairy, egg, or meat industries to manage vegan certification.

Personalised Ethical Choices on the Fussy Vegan App

Within the Fussy Vegan app, users can access various filters and status options to tailor their choices to their personal ethics. For VIP Access subscribers on iOS, the “Suitable for You Mode” allows selection from over 60 options to ensure product choices align with individual dietary and ethical requirements.

Our goal is to make compassionate, informed vegan living easier and more accessible for everyone.