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HUMANE FARM ANIMAL CARE is the independent non-profit organization that conducts regular inspections and administers the “Certified Humane Raised & Handled” program. Participating businesses must pass an initial inspection as well as annual re-inspection to remain part of the Certified Humane Raised & Handled program.

The Certified Humane Raised & Handled Label is a consumer certification and labeling program.When you see the Certified Humane Raised & Handled label it means that an egg, dairy, meat or poultry product has been produced with the welfare of the farm animal in mind. Food products that carry the label are certified to have come from facilities that meet precise, objective standards for farm animal treatment.

QUALITY STANDARDS

A team of veterinarians and animal scientists developed the Animal Care Standards to ensure that producers and processors keep animals in conditions that have met high standards of animal care:

• Allow animals to engage in their natural behaviors • Raising animals with sufficient space, shelter and gentle handling to limit stress • Making sure they have ample fresh water and a healthy diet without added antibiotics or hormones

Under the system, growth hormones are prohibited, and animals are raised on a regular diet of quality feed free of antibiotics. Producers also must comply with local, state and federal environmental standards. Processors must comply with the American Meat Institute Standards, a higher standard for slaughtering farm animals than the Federal Humane Slaughter Act.

A BETTER CHOICE

The quality of the meat, poultry, egg and dairy products depends, at least in part, on the quality of care farm animals receive. The Certified Humane Raised & Handled program lets consumers choose products from businesses that are providing humane conditions for the animals in their care.

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Restaurants that use CHRH products on their menu:	Websites/Contact Information
Barton Seaver, Cafe St. Ex & Bar Pilar Washington D.C.	[1]
Todd Gray; Equinox Restaurant, Washington D.C.	[2]
Brooke Vosika; Fifty Seven Fifty Seven New York, NY	[3]
Zak Pelaccio; 5 Ninth New York, NY	[4]
Hunter's Head Tavern Upperville, Virginia	(540)592-9020
Chirs Cosentino; Incanto San Francisco, CA	[5]
Robert Weidmaier; Marcel's Washinton, D.C.	[6]
Brian McBride; Melrose Washinton, D.C.	(202)419-6750
Cathal Armstrong; Restaurant Eve Alexandria, Virginia	[7]
Patricia Yeo; Sapa New York, NY	[8]
Josh DeChellis; Sumile New York, NY	[9]
Cesare Lanfranconi; Tosca Washington D.C	[10]
Colin Alveras; The Tasting Room New York, NY	[11]
Chef Angelo Sosa, New York, NY

What do the standards require?

The Animal Care Standards require that livestock have access to clean and sufficient food and water; that their environment is not dangerous to their health; that they have sufficient protection from weather elements; that they have sufficient space allowance in order for them to move naturally; and other features to ensure the safety, health and comfort of the animal. In addition, the standards require that managers and caretakers be thoroughly trained, skilled and competent in animal husbandry and welfare, and have good working knowledge of their system and the livestock in their care.

How were the Animal Care Standards set?

The standards were created by a team of Animal Scientists, and Veterinarians with expertise in farm animal issues During creation of the standards, the team reviewed the latest research and consulted established standards, such as those in use by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) in England, and other standards and guidelines recognized for the proper care of animals. Input was also obtained from producers.

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