Yes, you can trust this to be an independent certification. AsureQuality is owned by the New Zealand Government and has a heritage of over 100 years as a trusted independent expert in food assurance and in auditing animal welfare standards and practices on New Zealand’s farms. We follow very strict processes and practices around the Standard. Our auditors are NZQA qualified and have undergone additional industry and animal welfare training. We have ensured a rigorous continuous improvement process driven by an independent and expert Advisory and Governance Group to ensure the Standard remains robust, credible, and relevant. JAS-ANZ oversees all aspects of the certification process, including on-site audits of the auditors themselves. The Advisory and Governance Group comprises of independent industry experts who contribute to continuous improvement of the Standard ensuring that it always remains relevant and up to date.