Give your customers the quality assurance they need. BQWV certification puts your facility at the heart of a verified, traceable supply chain.
Commercial and public sector buyers need more than a supplier’s word. Certified AGHEs are the trusted link between the field and the fork. BQWV Certification gives your buyers the independent assurance they need, and positions British wild venison as a trusted, go-to product.
BQWV certification covers the full supply chain – from the certified producer who culled the deer, through to your facility. It gives your customers a single, independently verified mark they can trust, and gives you a clear advantage in a competitive market.
Use the BQWV mark
Display the BQWV mark on your packaging, marketing materials, and documentation. It is a recognised signal that your wild venison is of high-quality, traceable, sustainably sourced, and independently assessed. Giving your customers the confidence to buy and to promote it.
Stand out when tendering
When pitching to commercial and public sector buyers, BQWV certification sets you apart from non-certified competitors. Independent verification of your standards is increasingly expected. Certification means you can demonstrate it, not just claim it.
A complete, certified supply chain
BQWV certification covers the full journey from producer to processor. Your certified supply chain begins with BQWV-certified producers, giving buyers end-to-end traceability and assurance that food safety and quality standards are maintained at every stage.
Independently verified
Your facility is assessed against the BQWV Standard by an independent assessor, covering segregation of incoming wild venison, processing line traceability, hygiene, and food safety.
Coming Soon – Listed in the directory
Once certified, your business can be listed in the BQWV certified members directory. Searchable by buyers and producers looking for accredited processors to work with.
Meet growing QA demand
BQWV is actively working to build a strong and consistent market for British wild venison. Certified processors are central to that. Connecting verified producers with the buyers who demand the highest standards.
What the BQWV Processor Standard covers
The standard covers your full operation: from the acceptance of incoming wild venison through to the dispatch of finished product. It is designed to give buyers at every level of the supply chain confidence in the integrity and traceability of the wild venison products you supply.
The processor standard includes:
- Acceptance and segregation of incoming BQWV venison
- Processing line traceability and record keeping
- Hygiene standards and food safety (HACCP)
- Temperature monitoring and cold chain management
- Control of hazardous substances in the facility (COSHH)
- Health and safety risk assessments
- Monitoring and verification of supplying producers
- Complaints procedure and corrective action records
- Use and display of the BQWV mark
Full details of the processor requirements are set out in the BQWV Standard. If you have questions about any of the requirements before applying, contact the BQWV team.
Are you a local processor?
BQWV certification is open to local processors as well as AGHEs. If your operation is registered with your Local Authority and that currently meets the needs of your customer base, certification may not be an immediate priority. BQWV could be the boost your business needs, supply larger buyers, or demonstrate quality beyond your existing registration, BQWV certification is worth considering.
Find out what the process involves, what it costs, and how to apply.
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