How the Assurance Scheme Works:
The Scottish Quality Wild Venison Scheme covers all the stages between wild deer being shot through to the storage of skin on carcases that have been gralloched and are awaiting collection by the game dealer or processor.
Although the Scheme is owned by Scottish Quality Wild Venison Ltd, the assessment of the businesses applying for Assured status has been contracted out to a Certification Provider – Food Integrity Assurance (FIA).
Members of the Scheme are inspected at intervals between 12 and 18 months.
The SQWV Ltd Scheme Standards:
These include stalking and carcase handling. They demonstrate good industry practice and should be readily achievable by the vast majority of the industry. They are assessed by independent assessors working with/for FIA.
The SQWV Ltd Standards, Stalking and Carcase Handling Embrace:
- Deer management and control.
- Stalking proficiency.
- Larder management.
- Carcase inspection.
- Hygiene standards.
- Traceability.
For further details on the SQWV Ltd Standards, please contact us via info@sqwv.co.uk