AAWCS Administration

The AAWCS is an initiative of the Australian Meat Industry Council with support from the Australian Meat Processor Corporation, and is administered by AUS-MEAT.

 

What You Need to Know About Each Industry Body’s Role

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AMIC

AMIC is responsible for managing the content of the Standards. The Standards were first developed in 2005 and are regularly reviewed.

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AMPC

AMPC provide technical expertise in the area of animal welfare and has been generous in supporting the development of the AAWCS through financial assistance and expert advice. 

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AUS-MEAT

AUS-MEAT’s role is to approve suitably qualified auditors for the program, administer an audit program to verify conformance with the Standards, and to maintain a register of participating establishments. AUS-MEAT also administers use of the AAWCS Trademark on behalf of Industry. AUS-MEAT will also institute corrective actions where breaches occur in accordance with the Rules.