Getting certified
More providers becoming certified means more animals receiving a higher standard of care.
Process to become SPCA Certified
Where SPCA has a Standard in place, any business or farm that has animals under their care can request to be audited for compliance.
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Business or farm show interest in getting SPCA Certification via the contact form
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SPCA Certified team have a meeting (either over zoom or in person) to assess the values of the potential member and gain a deeper understanding of their business or farm system
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SPCA carry out an initial assessment; this highlights any areas that are required to be lifted before a third party audit is undertaken
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QCONZ audit the premise and assess whether the farm or business has passed the required standards to become SPCA Certified
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Once the farm or business is SPCA Certified the new member can now sell their product or service as ‘SPCA Certified’
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Consumers choose to buy SPCA Certified products or services
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Other businesses or farmers are encouraged to get SPCA Certified, more animals have good care, and the bar is raised for animal welfare
I’m interested, what happens next?
Firstly - read the Standards that relate to your business or farm
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Questions about the Standards?
No problem, please get in touch with our team - we're more than happy to explain any of the standards in more detail.
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I believe my farm or business complies
That's great! Please get send us an enquiry and we'll be in touch to run through the next steps to becoming SPCA Certified.