"Certified Humane Raised and Handled" Program
The certification program requires the inspection of aspects of production, including raising of live animals, slaughter, and the processing/packaging of animal products, to ensure the authenticity of the Certified Humane Raised & Handled label. It publishes an annual Policy Manual which describes its certification program requirements and specifications. The program has obtained International Organization for Standardization, ISO Guide 65 certification and is the only humane organization in the US to have received this designation.
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