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The '''American Humane Certified''' program is the nation's first independent, third-party certification program to verify the humane treatment of farm animals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Butterball now humane certified|url=http://feedstuffsfoodlink.com/story-butterball-humane-certified-0-118202|website=Feed Stuff Food Link|accessdate=3 March 2015}}</ref> The program was launched in 2000.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hoenig|first1=Donald|title=Which Came First?|url=http://umaine.edu/agriculture/blog/2014/11/24/made-in-maine-which-came-first/|website=University of Maine |
The '''American Humane Certified''' program is the nation's first independent, third-party certification program to verify the humane treatment of farm animals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Butterball now humane certified|url=http://feedstuffsfoodlink.com/story-butterball-humane-certified-0-118202|website=Feed Stuff Food Link|accessdate=3 March 2015}}</ref> The program was launched in 2000.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hoenig|first1=Donald|title=Which Came First?|url=http://umaine.edu/agriculture/blog/2014/11/24/made-in-maine-which-came-first/|website=University of Maine|accessdate=3 March 2015}}</ref> |
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The purpose of the American Humane Certified program is to give consumers access to humanely-raised food choices.<ref>{{cite web|title=What's in a label? Understanding animal welfare claims|url=http://nationalhogfarmer.com/animal-well-being/what-s-label-understanding-animal-welfare-claims|website=National Hog Farmer |
The purpose of the American Humane Certified program is to give consumers access to humanely-raised food choices.<ref>{{cite web|title=What's in a label? Understanding animal welfare claims|url=http://nationalhogfarmer.com/animal-well-being/what-s-label-understanding-animal-welfare-claims|website=National Hog Farmer|accessdate=3 March 2015}}</ref> Farms that meet the American Humane Association's criteria may add the American Humane Certified logo to their packaging.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Finz|first1=Stacy|title=Foster Farms certified as humane producer|url=http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Foster-Farms-certified-as-humane-producer-4341108.php|accessdate=3 March 2015|publisher=San Francisco Gate|date=March 8, 2013}}</ref> |
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==Certification process== |
==Certification process== |
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The [[American Humane Association]] standards specify that animals must be raised in an environment that limits stress, includes the provision of fresh water, a healthy diet, sufficient space, proper facilities, shelter, and a resting area.<ref>{{cite web|title=AMERICAN HUMANE CERTIFIED |url=http://www.farmplate.com/define/american-humane-certified-american-humane-association |website=Farm Plate |accessdate=3 March 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402151911/http://www.farmplate.com/define/american-humane-certified-american-humane-association |archivedate=2 April 2015 }}</ref> These criteria are rooted in the "five freedoms" that are used to evaluate animal welfare in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|title=American Humane Certified |url=http://www.foodnutritionscience.com/articles/american-humane-certified/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150309102252/http://www.foodnutritionscience.com/articles/american-humane-certified/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 March 2015 |website=Food Nutrition Science |accessdate=3 March 2015 }}</ref> |
The [[American Humane Association]] standards specify that animals must be raised in an environment that limits stress, includes the provision of fresh water, a healthy diet, sufficient space, proper facilities, shelter, and a resting area.<ref>{{cite web|title=AMERICAN HUMANE CERTIFIED |url=http://www.farmplate.com/define/american-humane-certified-american-humane-association |website=Farm Plate |accessdate=3 March 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402151911/http://www.farmplate.com/define/american-humane-certified-american-humane-association |archivedate=2 April 2015 }}</ref> These criteria are rooted in the "five freedoms" that are used to evaluate animal welfare in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|title=American Humane Certified |url=http://www.foodnutritionscience.com/articles/american-humane-certified/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150309102252/http://www.foodnutritionscience.com/articles/american-humane-certified/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 March 2015 |website=Food Nutrition Science |accessdate=3 March 2015 }}</ref> |
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The certification is not granted to farmers who use growth hormones.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Price|first1=Catherine|title=Sorting Through the Claims of the Boastful Egg|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/17/dining/17eggs.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0|accessdate=3 March 2015|work=The New York Times |
The certification is not granted to farmers who use growth hormones.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Price|first1=Catherine|title=Sorting Through the Claims of the Boastful Egg|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/17/dining/17eggs.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0|accessdate=3 March 2015|work=The New York Times}}</ref> |
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The standards are regularly reviewed by a scientific advisory committee.<ref>{{cite web|title=American Humane Certified |url=http://www.foodnutritionscience.com/articles/american-humane-certified/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150309102252/http://www.foodnutritionscience.com/articles/american-humane-certified/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 March 2015 |website=Food Nutrition Science |accessdate=3 March 2015 }}</ref> |
The standards are regularly reviewed by a scientific advisory committee.<ref>{{cite web|title=American Humane Certified |url=http://www.foodnutritionscience.com/articles/american-humane-certified/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150309102252/http://www.foodnutritionscience.com/articles/american-humane-certified/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 March 2015 |website=Food Nutrition Science |accessdate=3 March 2015 }}</ref> |