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Scottish Quality Wild Venison

Assured. Naturally

The aims and benefits of the SQWV scheme

The SQWV scheme only relates to ‘wild’ venison- meaning managed populations of deer living in forests, hills and parkland under conditions of freedom i.e. living naturally.

It aims to ensure: 

• that the deer populations are being managed humanely
• the stalkers and gamekeepers managing the deer are competent
• the despatch and transport of carcase to the larder is well handled
• high food hygiene standards of carcase handling and larder storage
• traceability of the venison from hill to plate

• Reinforcing the quality image of Wild Scottish venison
• Meeting SQWV standards helps them meet food hygiene laws
• Enabling them to demonstrate an understanding of food hygiene laws to authorities, venison processors and retailers
• Reducing inspection frequency from local authorities as they recognise SQWV members have high standards and represent low risk
• Demonstrating quality assured can help secure funding for upgrading/development of game processing facitlites.