Last updated: October 2026
CBD itself is vegan, because it comes from the hemp plant. Whether a CBD product is vegan depends on the other ingredients: gelatine capsules and gummies, beeswax balms, honey, and vitamin D3 from lanolin are common non-vegan extras. Check the full ingredients list or ask the brand. All Evopure products are vegan, including our capsules, which use plant-based HPMC shells.
Below: which CBD products can be non-vegan, ingredients to watch for, how to check, and our full range.
Which CBD products may not be vegan?
| Product | Often vegan? | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| CBD oil | Usually | Carrier oil and any added vitamins or flavours |
| CBD capsules | Sometimes | Gelatine shells or softgels versus plant-based HPMC |
| CBD gummies | Often not | Gelatine; vegan versions use pectin |
| CBD balms | Often not | Beeswax or lanolin |
| CBD skincare | Varies | Lanolin, collagen, carmine, honey |
| CBD drinks and foods | Varies | Milk, honey, gelatine, some colourings |
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View productNon-vegan ingredients to watch for
| Ingredient | Where it comes from | Vegan alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Gelatine | Animal skin and bones | HPMC capsules, pectin gummies |
| Beeswax | Bees | Plant waxes such as candelilla |
| Lanolin | Sheep’s wool | Plant butters |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | Often lanolin | D3 from lichen, or D2 |
| Honey | Bees | Maple or agave syrup |
| Carmine (E120) | Insects | Beetroot or other plant colours |
| Shellac (E904) | Insects | Plant-based glazes |
How to check a CBD product is vegan
- Read the full ingredients list, including the capsule shell and any vitamins.
- Look for a vegan label, or a recognised vegan certification if that matters to you.
- Ask the brand about processing aids and vitamin sources if anything’s unclear.
- Check lab reports for quality, separately from vegan status. See how to read a lab report.
Other dietary questions: see is CBD oil halal? and CBD and alcohol.
Our vegan range
Every Evopure product is vegan and alcohol-free:
- CBD oils: broad spectrum CBD in MCT oil; Flow, Sleep and Relief add plant botanicals. See Broad Spectrum CBD Oil.
- CBD capsules: plant-based HPMC shells, not gelatine. See Broad Spectrum CBD Capsules.
- CBD balm: no beeswax or lanolin. See CBD balm.
- Magnesium Glycinate Sleep Complex and Reishi Mushroom Adaptogenic Complex: both vegan powder drinks.
Our products are for adults only. We don’t recommend them during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The FSA’s 10mg a day figure is precautionary advice rather than a legal limit, set while longer-term safety research continues. At Evopure we think it is a very cautious figure, and many adults use more. If you go above it, increase slowly, and check with your GP or pharmacist first if you take any medication.
Related guides
- Best CBD capsules UK, including which capsules are vegan.
- Weighing up vegan capsules against oil? See CBD oil or capsules: which suits you.
- An “organic” claim should come with a control body code; see what organic means on a supplement label.
- For more on what goes into our oils and how they’re made, see our ingredients and quality.
- Vitamin D3 can be vegan too: see vitamin D vs D3 and vegan D3 from lichen or algae.
- Looking for vegan capsules? Our sleep capsules guide explains HPMC vs gelatine shells.
- Vegan is one check among several: our best CBD oil UK checklist covers lab reports, strength and the FSA list too.
- Putting together a vegan gift? See our self-care hamper ideas, including a vegan Christmas hamper and the labels to check.
- For the basics, see how to take CBD oil.
- Softgels often use gelatine; Cibdol’s CBD softgels are one example to check.
Sources 2
- The Vegan Society. Definition of veganism.
- FSA. Cannabidiol (CBD) guidance.
