Department-recognised animal welfare system

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Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, March 2023.

This document outlines the conditions under which the department formally recognises the voluntary Australian Livestock Processing Industry Animal Welfare Certification System (AAWCS). The role of AUS-MEAT in auditing AAWCS-certified export-registered establishments. How the department will verify and audit animal welfare requirements at establishments that are certified against the voluntary industry program. How the department will verify and audit animal welfare requirements at establishments that choose not to participate or have been withdrawn or suspended from AAWCS, either voluntarily or by AUS-MEAT, upon advice from the Australian Meat Industry Language and Standards Committee (AMILSC).