To me, this is a very personal decision.
While I avoid animal products, there are exceptions I make, such as, I still take vitamin D3. Long story, yada yada, I have a big bottle. There are personal products I'll buy, like shampoo and lotion, that only confirm no animal testing.
I will also eat things that I am not certain of containing products, as long as it isn't flesh. Like where ingredients might contain egg, dairy components or even gelatin, depending on the circumstance
I do not call myself vegan, I will usually say 'mostly' as I will not intentionally choose any animal products.
We have other threads that discuss this
When I first made the decision to be vegan I was very strict. I referred to lists that questioned everything, both in food and products. Would abstain from things if there was uncertainty of things such as mono or di glycerides being sourced from animals or plants. After hearing more thoughts on the importance of this 'personal purity' and what truly matters in the fight for animal rights, or even welfare, I have considerably loosened my stance
What is a constant peeve of mine is for people who call themselves vegan make these kinds of exceptions, but instead of simply acknowledging them for what they are, instead insist that they fall under the vegan catagory. For instance, saying geletine, honey, eggs from humane sources, are ok for vegans to consume. They are not vegan, as they all involve taking from animals. THe difference in my mind is that by acknowledging them as not vegan makes it more likely to look for other options
Another big factor is your ability to stay vegan. This differs in location, in social structure--who else you are involved with for shopping, preparing meals, and your income. I would be far more judgemental in someone of means then a struggling family in Utah, for example
Here's the other thread that discusses this:
As long as they don´t have leather, vegans are able to buy and use products like cars and consumer electronics, even if they have say a glue derived from animals. However, for reasons that don´t appear to me to be consistent, a much greater strictness is required for food than anything else. If...
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