Essential Candy® Achieves Vegan.org Certification, Strengthening Commitment to Clean, Plant-Powered Wellness
Easley, SC — December 9, 2026 — Essential Candy®, the woman-owned wellness brand known for its Functional Lozenges infused with organic plant botanicals, is proud to announce it has officially earned certification from Vegan.org — one of the world’s most trusted vegan certification organizations.
“Becoming Vegan.org Certified is deeply meaningful to me,” said Tracy Ernst, Founder of Essential Candy. “I’ve always believed that what we put into our bodies matters just as much as what we leave out. This certification reinforces our promise to create products that are clean, conscious, and crafted with care — for our customers, animals, and the planet.”
Vegan.org Certification verifies that Essential Candy’s products contain no animal-derived ingredients and meet stringent standards for vegan integrity, ingredient transparency, and ongoing accountability.
“It can be very challenging for consumers to confidently find wellness products that meet their needs,” said Krissi Vandenberg, Executive Director of Vegan.org. “We are so proud to add the unique Essential Candy plant-based botanical lozenges to our list of Certified Vegan-approved products.”
“Our customers trust us with their health,” said Dean Ernst, Co-Owner of Essential Candy. “Earning Vegan.org Certification is another way we honor that trust. It’s about accountability, transparency, and making it easier for people to choose products that align with their wellness values.”
Essential Candy’s product line is crafted in the USA in an FDA-registered, GMP-certified facility and includes plant-powered lozenges designed to support everyday wellness routines. In addition to being Vegan Certified by Vegan.org, Essential Candy products are also Gluten-Free Certified and made with organic ingredients.
Beyond its formulations, Essential Candy is known for its mission-driven approach. Through every purchase, the company donates wellness products to individuals and support groups facing health challenges — a heartfelt initiative known as the Candy With A Purpose Mission.
About Essential Candy®
Founded by Tracy Ernst, Essential Candy® is a woman-owned wellness brand creating Functional Lozenges infused with organic plant botanicals. Made in the USA, Essential Candy products are Vegan.org Certified, Gluten-Free Certified, and crafted without artificial ingredients. The brand is committed to clean formulations, meaningful philanthropy, and helping people feel supported through life’s everyday challenges.
Learn more at: http://essentialcandy.com
About Vegan.org
Vegan.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making veganism accessible by providing trusted certification, education, and advocacy. Its Certified Vegan program helps consumers identify products that meet strict vegan standards while supporting cruelty-free practices across industries.
Learn more at: https://vegan.org