Certified Humane Certification Explained
USA · Established 2003
Cruelty-Free Certification Animal agriculture (eggs, dairy, poultry, beef, pork, lamb)
Audit Level: Third-Party Audit
An independent third party conducts an audit of the brand's facilities or documentation. More rigorous than self-declaration.
Supply-chain verified: Yes.
| Supply Chain | Verified |
| Cost for Brands | Annual audit and certification fee. Varies by farm size. |
| Recognized In | USAAmericas |
Editorial Analysis
Certifies that farm animals are raised with adequate space, shelter, clean water, and access to engage in natural behaviours — without growth hormones or antibiotics. Applies to animal food and fibre products. Certified Humane is explicitly not a vegan certification — it certifies welfare conditions of farmed animals used for food and fibre, not the avoidance of animal exploitation.
Summary
Type
Cruelty-Free
Established
2003
Origin
USA
Scope
Animal agriculture (eggs, dairy, poultry, beef, pork, lamb)