FARM ASSURANCE SECTOR
Related links: ABM Beef & Lamb Farm Assurance |
ABM - Livestock Markets |
ACCS |
Assured Produce |
GenesisQA |
Goat Milk |
LEAF |
NDFAS |
Traditional Farmfresh Turkeys |
Pig Farm Assurance
The ABM Livestock Market standard
The ABM Livestock Market standard provides an independently inspected assurance of the procedures and practices used in a certified livestock market.
The livestock market standards are an integral link in the beef and lamb assurance chain following farm and livestock transport. Significant numbers of livestock are still sold through livestock markets, hence the need for them to be included in the whole chain approach.
A successful assessment by PAI will ensure that your ABM certificate is issued by a widely respected and recognised certification body using only assessors who are highly experienced in your industry sector.
Benefits of the ABM Standard
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Clear, concise standards produced in consultation with the industry
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Demonstrates to customers and public compliance with legislation and best practice
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Demand for assured product is growing as small and medium sized abattoirs embrace assurance
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Due diligence - aids compliance with the legislative requirements
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Expands the number of outlets where your animals can be marketed
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A specific standard for your sector
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Can be linked to other types of assessment giving savings in time and cost
Assessment Content
- Animal Health and Welfare
- Marshalling of Stock Young and Pregnant Animals
- Staff Employment and Training
- Health and Safety of Employees and the Public
- Buildings and Facilities
- Pens and Penning
- Animal Health and Welfare Officers
- Documentation and Traceability
- Transport
- Assurance and Quality Schemes
Making the Most of Assurance
1. Alert all of your farmer customers and abattoir buyers that you are ABM assured
2. Ensure records are updated
3. Obtain and make use of the required and recommended publications
4. Use the Beef and Lamb Checker to verify the assurance status of any vendor to maintain the assured supply chain
5. Use the ABM pre-audit inspection service to ensure a straightforward assessment process
6. Utilise EBLEX grant funding available to Markets to assist with the inspection and certification process
Further Information
The current ABM standards are available on the ABM website
www.abm.org.uk along with access to electronic copies of required
publications. If you have any other queries relating to the assessment then
please contact Ian Burton or Janette Parker at PAI on 01423 878 878.
To apply for a quotation
Please complete this online quotation form or e-mail ian.burton@thepaigroup.com