Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of farm animals by certifying their humane treatment. Supported by more than 50 humane organizations, the Certified Humane Raised and Handled® program is nationally recognized as the Gold Standard for certifying animal welfare from birth through slaughter.

Choosing Sustainable Products: Better food comes from better sources. Working with Jamie Oliver’s team, Sobeys has found producers who meet the requirements for the Certified Humane(®) certification. Sobeys is now the first major retailer in North America to offer Certified Humane(®) chicken,
pork and beef. The certification means that the animal was treated humanely from birth through
slaughter including a nutritious diet without antibiotics or hormones, provided shelter, resting areas
and sufficient space, and the ability to engage in natural behaviours.

104,760 Total number of eggs—that’s 8,730 dozen—eaten on campus each year. The eggs sold via Penn Dining are cage-free and are Certified Humane®.

Certified Humane®  was started by Adele Douglass in 1998. Adele realized that legislation was slow and hard to obtain, but that a voluntary organization would be most helpful in getting companies to adhere to certain standards.  Certified Humane provides those standards, written clearly and detailed for every area of animal farming. Those interested in certification must apply for it and adhere to these standards.