Assurance
Assurance schemes
Assurance schemes provide a set of standards which members attain to become certified. Assessment against these standards is conducted by an individual/organisation not intimately involved with the shoot or game farm, such as a Vet , independent assessor or auditor.
Game assurance scheme. Aim to Sustain Game Assurance is a voluntary game assurance scheme that provides evidence for game shoots, estates and game farms who are members, that they have been certified to demanding standards. Certified shoots, estates and game farms demonstrate a commitment to self-regulation at a high level by allowing a specialist assurance auditor to come and assess their shoot, estate or game farm.
This audit and certification is carried out by Intertek SAI Global – a world-renowned, highly experienced, and accredited certification body who understand the game management and shooting sector. This gives confidence that game meat from certified members has been produced to the highest standards, from breeding and rearing through release, to the shoot itself.
https://aimtosustain.org.uk/assurance/
Trusted Game. This is a Vet led, simple audit-based scheme to ensure the health and welfare of gamebirds on Shoots and Game Farms. Developed by Vets working in partnership with their Gamekeeper and Game Farming and incorporating tried and tested systems from other industries, this scheme provides a route to achieving high standards through a simple auditing process linked to training and real-world solutions to problems identified.
Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES). Recognising responsible land management, this programme promotes the best habitat and wildlife management practices, build recognition and raise standards through the introduction of an objective accreditation system. The impact and practices associated with any game shooting are related to the scheme’s hunting module.
https://www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/wildlife-estates-scotland
Wildlife Farms & Estates England & Wales. WFE accreditation is the label of excellence in championing the enhancement of wildlife and biodiversity through independent assessment on farms and estates that provide evidence of holistic and sustainable environmental, economic and social land management practices; recognising the multifunctional role of rural business and land use.
