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Is Fish vegan?

Fish are aquatic, gill-bearing vertebrate animals comprising jawless and jawed species, including cartilaginous and bony fish. They are not considered vegan or vegetarian food or ingredient sources. Fish derivatives are widely used in cosmetics, supplements, and food products.

Classifications are made to the best of our knowledge based on available scientific and regulatory sources. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of every entry, errors in the sources we draw from can always occur. This tool also cannot account for cross-contamination, which depends entirely on individual suppliers and producers. If you believe a classification is incorrect, you can report an issue.