ANIMAL WELFARE QUALITY STANDARD – POULTRY
Certification for Responsible Poultry Welfare, Health, Biosecurity and Traceability.
The ANIMAL WELFARE QUALITY STANDARD – POULTRY, developed by MYCERT LTD, provides a comprehensive framework for the implementation and certification of an Animal Welfare Management System for businesses involved in the farming of broiler chickens.
The Standard establishes clear and measurable requirements designed to support high levels of poultry welfare through responsible farming practices, appropriate housing conditions, adequate nutrition and water provision, effective animal health and biosecurity measures, traceability and compliance with applicable national and European legislation.
It also supports businesses in demonstrating their commitment to responsible poultry production, continuous improvement and the production of safe and quality poultry products that respond to the evolving expectations of customers, consumers and the food supply chain.
The certification process includes an assessment of the applicable requirements of the Standard and its inspection criteria.
Where non-conformities are identified during the certification audit, appropriate corrective actions must be implemented before a positive certification decision can be taken.
Following successful assessment and certification, a Certificate of Conformity is issued. The certificate is valid for three years, subject to annual surveillance inspections.
What Does the Standard Cover?
- Poultry Welfare: Assessment of farming practices, housing and management conditions that directly affect the welfare of birds.
- Animal Health & Biosecurity: Measures for disease prevention, health monitoring, hygiene and effective biosecurity management.
- Nutrition & Water: Requirements for appropriate, safe and balanced nutrition and continuous access to sufficient clean drinking water.
- Housing & Farming Conditions: Assessment of housing, equipment, environmental conditions and day-to-day farming practices.
- Environmental Management: Responsible management of waste, animal by-products, water, energy and environmental impacts associated with poultry farming.
- Personnel Competence & Training: Requirements to ensure that personnel responsible for handling and managing poultry have appropriate knowledge, competence and training.
- Traceability & Product Segregation: Systems to ensure effective traceability and appropriate identification and segregation of certified products.
- Quality Management & Internal Controls: Documented procedures, internal inspections, record keeping, corrective actions and continuous improvement of the Animal Welfare Management System.
Who Can Apply?
The ANIMAL WELFARE QUALITY STANDARD – POULTRY is intended for legally established businesses involved in the farming of broiler chickens that wish to implement the requirements of the Standard and demonstrate conformity through an independent certification process.
Applicants must operate in accordance with applicable national and European legislation and maintain the necessary licences, approvals, records and traceability documentation relevant to their activities.
Certification Process
1. Application
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2. Preparation &
Internal Assessment
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3. Certification Audit
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4. Corrective Actions,
where required
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5. Technical Review
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6. Certification Decision
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7. Certificate
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8. Annual Surveillance
Who Become Certified?
- Demonstrate commitment to responsible poultry welfare and farming practices.
- Strengthen traceability and confidence in the production process.
- Support compliance with applicable animal welfare, health and biosecurity requirements.
- Provide objective evidence of the implementation of defined animal welfare requirements.
- Respond to increasing customer, retail and supply-chain expectations.
- Support continuous improvement in poultry welfare management.
- Strengthen the credibility and market positioning of poultry businesses and their products.
ANIMAL WELFARE QUALITY STANDARD – POULTRY Certification Mark:
Certified businesses that successfully meet the requirements of the Standard may use the official ANIMAL WELFARE QUALITY STANDARD – POULTRY certification mark, subject to the applicable conditions and rules governing its use.
The certification mark may only be used in relation to activities, facilities and products covered by the certification and in accordance with the official MYCERT requirements governing its use.
Interested in ANIMAL WELFARE QUALITY STANDARD – POULTRY Certification?
Take the next step towards demonstrating responsible poultry welfare practices.
Contact MYCERT LTD for further information on the certification requirements, application process and preparation for certification.
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