Certified Humane Comparison
Learn how the Certified Humane standards compare to the BCC.
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Certified Humane
Certified Humane does not meet BCC standards for litter, breed, lighting, or slaughter. Please see below for more details, or download the full chart.
Better Chicken Commitment | Certified Humane | |
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Maximum Stocking Density | 6 lbs/sq ft | ✅ 6 lbs/sq ft |
Litter | At least 3 inches of friable litter covering the whole floor of the house, managed to maintain dry, friable condition and prevent caked or wet areas | ❌
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Lighting | Minimum 8 hours of continuous light (≥50 lux) and 6 hours of continuous darkness daily (<1 lux) | ❌ Minimum 8 hours of light (average of 20 lux) and 6 continuous hours of dark daily |
Enrichments | For every 1,000 sq ft (93 sq m), or part 1000 sq ft (93 sq m) of indoor space there must be a minimum of 1 enrichment | ✅ For every 1000 birds there should be: 1.5 standard sized long chopped straw bales, 2m of perch space and one pecking object |
Slaughter | Process chickens in a manner that avoids pre-stun handling and instead utilizes a multi-step controlled- atmosphere processing system that induces an irreversible stun | ❌ Allows for various methods including live shackle slaughter |
Breed | Adopt breeds that demonstrate higher welfare outcomes, either: Hubbard Norfolk Black, JA757, JACY57, JA787, JA957, JA987, JACY87, REDBRO, or Redbro M; Aviagen Rambler Ranger, Ranger Classic, Ranger Gold, Ranger Premium, or Rowan Ranger; Cobb-Sasso 200 (CS200); Cooks Venture Pioneer, or others that meet the criteria of the RSPCA Broiler Breed Welfare Assessment Protocol or Global Animal Partnership (GAP). | ❌
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Auditing | Demonstrate 100% compliance with all standards via third-party auditing | ✅ 100% compliance with standards |
References
Please note: This document is not intended to be used for official purposes such as auditing. It is a general summary of the key components of the Better Chicken Commitment and Certified Humane standards. For the complete standards, please reference the resources below:
- The Better Chicken Commitment policy
- Global Animal Partnership (GAP) standards referenced in the Better Chicken Commitment
- Certified Humane Broiler Standards