Raised Without Antibiotics Certification
NSF’s Raised Without Antibiotics (RWOA) certification is the only independent certification that verifies animals are raised without the use of antibiotics of any kind and provides consumers with assurance that animals are raised and handled humanely.
As consumer demand for products with a “no antibiotics” claims continues to grow, organisations need a credible way to demonstrate those claims. NSF’s Raised Without Antibiotics (RWOA) certification provides independent verification that supports transparency throughout the supply chain.
What is Raised Without Antibiotics certification?
Raised Without Antibiotics certification verifies that animals are raised without the use of antibiotics of any kind. The certification includes an independent evaluation of production practises, documentation and controls that support Raised Without Antibiotics claims. The NSF RWOA Protocol includes both product and facility requirements, verifying claims from farm to shelf.
Who should apply for Raised Without Antibiotics certification?
Raised Without Antibiotics certification is designed for farms, producers, processors and food brands seeking independent verification of antibiotic-free claims for meat, poultry, seafood, dariy and egg products. Whether you supply retailers, food service operators or direct to consumers – certification can support product differentiation.
How to apply for Raised Without Antibiotics Certification with NSF
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Contact our team (link to contact form) and request an application form. We will provide more information about the certification process and answer any questions you may have.
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Complete and submit your application pack along with any supporting documentation to NSF.
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Your application will be reviewed to assess conformance.
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Following application review, an audit will be arranged that includes all sites involved in the production of RWOA livestock (i.e. farms, feed mills and abattoirs), to assess conformance against the RWOA protocol. Animals must be on site at the time of the audit.
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If any non-conformances have been raised during the certification process, you must address and resolve these within 30 days.
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Certification will be granted following successful completion of all programme requirements. The RWOA certificate identifies the sites involved in RWOA production and the certified products.
Certification is reviewed annually and includes both annual and mid-year audits.
Is there an option to get “Made With” Raised Without Antibiotics Certification with NSF?
Organisations producing multi-ingredient products containing compliant meat, poultry, egg or seafood ingredients may pursue “Made With” Raised Without Antibiotics certification from NSF.
Preparing for Raised Without Antibiotics Certification from NSF
Our team has put together a guide to explain key steps you can take to help prepare your application and audit.
Trust NSF for your Raised Without Antibiotics certification
- Differentiate your products with the NSF certification mark, independently verifying your Raised Without Antibiotics claims.
- Build consumer confidence with certification that supports transparency and responsible production practises.
- Benefit from more than 80 years of experience of testing, auditing, and certification services.
- Bundle your certification to NSF’s Global Animal Wellness Standards, the Non-GMO Project, or with other NSF food safety services and certifications to streamline the audit process and reduce costs.
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