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 Certified 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 a farm is SPCA Certified, you can supply to SPCA Certified distributors and retailers who can brand your product as SPCA Certified. If you are an SPCA Certified business, you will be able to brand your SPCA Certified services.
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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.