Each supplier must make the documentation and results of the tracking and audit program available to Walmart as requested, but not less than twice annually.The supplier must retain records on the audit results, including the grade, corrective actions and PQA Plus certification number. These audits will be done with 72 hours notice. These audits must be done by PQA Plus-certified personnel and must include annual audits and probable abuse audits. Each fresh pork supplier must implement an internal annual animal welfare audit for all farms that includes a grading system and corrective action tracking.Until all farms have video monitoring, an accredited and independent third-party will conduct annual on-site audits on farms without the technology.
This will result in 100% coverage by the end of 2018. Implementation of video monitoring on sow farms must be complete on 20% of production supplied to Walmart and Sam’s Club on sow farms by the end of 2014, with another 20% of production added each year for the next 4 years.
Every fresh pork supplier will be required to meet the new program requirements. As a result, in addition to our current programs, Walmart and Sam’s Club are launching a new tracking and audit program for our fresh pork supply. We seek continuous improvement in animal welfare practices within our fresh pork supply chain. Animal Welfare - Swine Assurance PositionĪt Walmart and Sam’s Club we are committed to providing our customers with safe, affordable, and sustainable food as well as promoting the humane treatment of animals.
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