Global Animal Partnership Comparison
Learn how Global Animal Partnership (GAP) standards compare to the BCC.
Global Animal Partnership (GAP)
All GAP standards meet the BCC with the exception of slaughter practices. Please see below for more details, or download the full chart.
| Better Chicken Commitment | Global Animal Partnership (GAP) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✅ 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 |
| Lighting | Minimum 8 hours of continuous light (≥50 lux) and 6 hours of continuous darkness daily (<1 lux) | ✅ Minimum 8 hours of continuous light (≥50 lux) and 6 hours of continuous darkness daily (<1 lux) |
| 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 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 |
| 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 | ❌ No slaughter practice requirements |
| 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). | ✅ Approved Broiler Breeds: JA757, JA787, JACY87, REDBRO, or Redbro M; Aviagen Ranger Classic, Ranger Gold, Ranger Premium, or Rowan Ranger; Cobb-Sasso 200 (CS200); Cooks Venture Pioneer |
| 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 Global Animal Partnership standards. For the complete standards, please reference the resources below: