About The Cage-Free Certification
Today’s consumers and regulators place increasingly high animal welfare 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 to make sure that the animals on their farms are well cared for.
QIMA/WQS can help you demonstrate your commitment to a high standard of hen care by achieving certification under the Raised Cage Free Certification scheme, developed by QIMA/WQS in partnership with PAC (Preparation Audit Consultants).
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QIMA/WQS Raised Cage Free Audit Process
The QIMA/WQS Cage-Free audit process aims to ensure that animals being raised for food are treated 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
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Why Choose QIMA/WQS for Raised Cage Free Certification?
A team with over 30 years of experience in the food industry supply chain, ready to deliver end-to-end solutions to your business.
Specialized in the food industry, with a structure designed to facilitate and expedite the complex certification process and support you every step of the way.
We count with local experienced food auditors approved for multiple schemes
specializing in all food safety quality areas.
More than 9,000 satisfied clients at every stage of the food supply chain.
QIMA Benefits
In-depth local knowledge with auditors attuned to the culture, laws and practices of their region.
CSR experts receive regular training on regulations and best practice.
Global coverage across 100 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America.
Continuous improvement approach drives long-term change and empowers suppliers to act.
Online program management book audits, make payments and download detailed reports.
Custom compliance dashboard to assess supplier performance, track progress and visualize your supply network.