Clarify animal-welfare responsibilities through relevant stages of terrestrial food-animal supply chains, including handoffs, observation and improvement follow-up.
Scope and use
ISO/TS 34700:2016 provides general requirements and guidance for animal-welfare management in food supply chains involving terrestrial animals. Confirm species and activities in scope; do not assume it applies to pets, aquatic animals or research animals.
Key requirements
- Map the species, sites and stages involved, such as rearing, transport and slaughter, and identify legal and customer requirements.
- Assign responsibilities across farms, transporters, processors and other partners; define observation, handling, escalation and incident records.
Implementation outline
- Map the species, sites and stages involved, such as rearing, transport and slaughter, and identify legal and customer requirements.
- Assign responsibilities across farms, transporters, processors and other partners; define observation, handling, escalation and incident records.
- Track welfare indicators, corrective actions and recurring issues. Seek competent veterinary or specialist input for technical judgments.
- Define scope and handoffs; review current practices; establish procedures and training; monitor indicators; investigate concerns; review improvements with partners.