As Australia’s leading independent farm animal welfare certification program, we exist solely to improve the lives of farmed animals.
The program is underpinned by animal-specific standards that go beyond what is legally required in Australia and focus on what animals need to live a better quality of life.
The reality is that millions of Australians choose to eat meat, eggs or fish – and while that is the case, it’s important they have the choice of a higher-welfare option, verified by an independent certification they can trust.
Creating meaningful impact for farm animals
To make a positive impact on the lives of farmed animals, we assess and certify producers who farm to our higher-welfare Standards, and work with brands to provide higher-welfare products for their customers.
We know our work is not finished, and that’s why we aim to set producers on a pathway of continuous improvement.
This means that RSPCA Australia regularly reviews and updates the Standards to reflect consideration of the latest in animal welfare science and to keep our eyes firmly on a future of higher-welfare farming.
Discover RSPCA Certified
Previously known as the RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme, RSPCA certification has helped create a better quality of life for over 5 billion farmed animals since its inception in 1996. The program was established by the RSPCA as a way to create meaningful, tangible change within the farming industry.
The RSPCA Certified logo signifies that a product has come from an animal raised to RSPCA Australia’s Standards. RSPCA Certified Producers must meet RSPCA Australia’s Standards, and to check conformance, they must undergo a rigorous certification process.
RSPCA Certified is a part of RSPCA Australia, the national office of the RSPCA in Australia. The RSPCA Certified team is based in the Canberra office with RSPCA Assessors located across the country, conducting assessments at farms and abattoirs.
RSPCA Certified is underpinned by animal-specific, publicly available Standards and a rigorous certification process involving comprehensive assessments by trained RSPCA Assessors.
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