Food Labels 101 Masterguide

CERTIFIED HUMANE RAISED AND HANDLED
THE LABEL:
WHAT IS IT?
Certified Humane
Raised & Handled is
a food label found on
meats, cheeses, and
eggs. It is regulated by
Humane Farm Animal
Care (HFAC).
OUR RATING:
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THE GOOD:
THE BAD:
Prohibits the use of added
hormones.
Provides safe living conditions
and meets nutritional needs of
all animals.
Farms are given yearly
check-ins to verify guidelines.
Beef cattle may be castrated
without pain relief and may
not have outdoor access.
Pigs may not have sufficient
space to turn around under
this label.
Only requires 1 to 1.5 ft 2 of
space per chicken.
THE WHY:
Supports high density
factory farming models
SHOULD I BUY?
Protects basic animal
welfare
Uneven protections
from species to species
This label provides comprehensive animal welfare guidelines that go slightly beyond
industry norms. However, it fails to provide adequate space or ensure outdoor access.
If your only other option at the store is a conventionally-raised product, go for a
Certified Humane labelled product. However, there are stricter labels you may want to
look out for and choose over this one.
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