What’s on your label? * Certified humane raised and handled
Hey! Good timing. We’ve been doing some posts on the labels we see on food and what they mean for us. And then we got yesterday’s request to support Farm Sanctuary’s Truth in Labeling campaign by telling the USDA that factory farming practices should not be labeled “natural.” (Read it here)
Here’s another label you might see regarding animal care. We’ve also added a link to Farm Sanctuary’s report summary on labeling at the end of this post – be sure to read that for more detailed info.
The Certified Humane Raised and Handled label comes from Humane Farm Animal Care, a nonprofit organization that uses the American Meat Institute Standards for certification
You can expect:
- Meat or animal products come from facilities that use responsible farm-animal practices, including providing animals with ample space and shelter, clean water, and hormone-free feed.
- Animals aren’t given antibiotics.
- Cages and crates are prohibited.
- The organization’s scientific committee writes the standards and inspectors conduct annual on-site inspections, including interviews, record reviews, observation and evaluation of operating procedures, and handling and slaughter inspections.
- The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Livestock and Seed Program verifies inspections.
Where you’ll see the Certified Humane Raised and Handled label: meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products
Read Farm Sanctuary’s position on the Humane Raised and Handled Certification, along with other certifications and labels used for animal welfare standards and labels.
