Since 2004, we have been certifying cattle farms according to the SFS standard. In 2019, this standard adopted the name CULTIVATE and was adjusted to criteria of sustainable production, including animal welfare improvement, enhancement of farms’ economic conditions, climate protection, and reduction of antibiotic consumption. From the project’s inception, over 30,000 farms from across Poland have been certified.
The CULTIVATE standard is a component of a comprehensive sustainable production system, involving cattle slaughterhouses and meat processing facilities.
Certification according to the CULTIVATE standard is based on farm visits aiming to confirm the application of appropriate practices in animal and plant production.
Qualified inspectors assess animal welfare, treatment methods, the farm’s impact on the environment, and the risk to economic stability. If the criteria are met and the farm receives a positive evaluation, it is granted a certificate valid for three years.
Certification compliance with the CULTIVATE standard is voluntary and does not entail any costs for the farmer. Our client—the owner of the CULTIVATE standard—covers the certification costs. Only farms specified by the standard owner can be certified.
How does the certification process with GLOBAL QUALITY unfold?
- Contact Us
Your first step is to reach out to us. Please use the inquiry form available on our website. If needed, we’ll respond to any questions and address potential concerns.
- Proposal and Collaboration.
After understanding your needs, we present a personalized offer along with general terms of collaboration. Once you accept our proposal, we ask for the signed agreement.
- Audits.
A pivotal moment in the certification process is the certification audit. One of our auditors visits your company at a scheduled time and assesses the criteria necessary for certification. If you deem it appropriate, a diagnostic audit can be conducted before the certification audit to ensure that all required standards are correctly implemented and functioning.
- Audit Report.
The auditor generates a report based on the assessment conducted in your company. If not all required criteria are met, we will inform you and specify a timeframe for corrective actions.
- Decision on Certification.
After preparing the report, the auditor submits it to our unit for final verification. If the report is accepted, we make a decision to issue the certificate.
At every stage of the certification process, you can count on our support. We are here to assist our clients in the development of their business.