Founded requirements

The QS criteria for abattoirs and deboning companies are tailored specifically to the key role that this stage of production plays for animal welfare and food safety. The Abattoirs and deboning guideline contains a summary of the criteria for participation in the QS scheme. Certified companies contribute towards securing the processes and origins with their internal company monitoring and with additional neutral monitoring. They ensure that all legal requirements and the QS scheme criteria that go above and beyond legal requirements are maintained within their area of responsibility.