Raised Cage Free

Cage Free Certification

Today’s consumers and regulators place increasingly animal welfare high demands on farmers and food manufacturers. After the backlash against battery cage farming of chickens, the well-being of poultry is under particular scrutiny. It is now a major concern for companies involved in raising chickens are making sure that the animals on their farms are well cared for.

QIMA can help you demonstrate your commitment to a high standard of hen care by achieving certification under the Raised Cage Free scheme, developed by WQS-QIMA in partnership with PAC (Preparation Audit Consultants).

QIMA-WQS Raised Cage Free

The QIMA-WQS Cage Free audit process aims to ensure that animals being raised for food are with respect and properly cared for during their lives. The process covers the following aspects:

• Corporate Commitment
• Training and Emergency Plan
• Nutrition and Feeding
• Comfort and Shelter
• Health Care and Monitoring
• Flock Husbandry
• Slaughter and Processing Facility