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Ensuring Excellence in Animal Care and Sustainable Farming Practices
SCS offers comprehensive Dairy and Animal Welfare programs designed to support businesses of all sizes in the livestock industry . This essential service helps organizations maintain and improve their animal welfare practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and demonstrate their commitment to ethical farming practices. Whether you are looking to enhance existing protocols or develop new standards, SCS Global Services provides expert guidance and certification services tailored to your specific needs.
In today’s marketplace, implementing robust animal welfare practices isn’t just about compliance- it’s about building consumer trust, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring long-term sustainability. Our programs bring value to your business through increased market access, risk management, and operational improvements that can also lead to increased productivity and improved animal health outcomes.
Lead by Dr. Amanda Stone, SCS features a distinguished team of Animal Science experts with years of on-farm experience and a deep understanding of both animal welfare and the farming industry.
Starbucks Dairy Standard
SCS partnered with Starbucks to develop their Sustainable Dairy Program, which promotes environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and sustainable animal welfare practices within Starbucks’ dairy supply chain. The Starbucks Dairy Standard provides farmers with resources and guidelines to support high standards in social, environmental and animal care practices, helping to foster a more sustainable dairy industry. SCS is the official certification body to audit organizations against the Starbucks Dairy Standard,.
California Proposition 12 Certification
SCS is approved by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to certify agricultural operations and distribution centers under the new California Proposition 12 standards. As of January 1, 2024, all producers and distributors of eggs, pork, and veal covered products must have a valid Prop 12 Certificate of Compliance to sell in California markets. Proposition 12, known as the Farm Animal Confinement Initiative, sets housing standards for covered animals to ensure humane treatment that emphasizes freedom of movement, cage-free design, and minimum floor space requirements.
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