Food Labels 101 Masterguide

AMERICAN HUMANE CERTIFIED
THE LABEL:
WHAT IS IT?
American Humane
Certified is a food label
found on animal products
such as meats, cheeses,
and eggs. It is regulated
by the American Humane
Association.
OUR RATING:
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THE GOOD:
THE BAD:
Third party monitoring ensures
guidelines are being followed.
Standards improve broiler
chicken and cattle lives by
protecting welfare.
Protects animals' ability to
express normal behaviors
Egg-laying chickens may be
cage-raised or have trimmed
beaks.
Pigs may not have enough
space to turn around or have
outdoor access.
Cows may be raised in a
feedlot environment.
THE WHY:
Uneven protections
from species to species
SHOULD I BUY?
Supports high density
factory farming models
Outdated animal
welfare guidelines
This label was one of the cornerstones of the animal welfare movement, but hasn’t
adopted stricter standards with time. It offers some protections for cattle and meat
chickens that go above industry norms, but does little for laying hens or pigs. When at
the store, you can look to this label for beef, dairy, or chicken, but look elsewhere for
eggs or pork.
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