Who is Scottish Quality Wild Venison (SQWV)?
The Scottish Quality Wild Venison (SQWV) Assurance Scheme launched in 2002. This was as a result of a development project based on collaborative partnership comprising Scottish Game Dealers, Forest Enterprise, Association of Deer Management Groups, Scottish Gamekeepers Association and the processors.
The Scheme is owned by Scottish Quality Wild Venison which is part of Scottish Venison Limited. SQWV board members have a wide range of experience of the wild venison industry and their knowledge and experience is vital when establishing the required assurance measures for an industry now widely credited with upholding the highest production standards. In 2024, SQWV created a ‘Technical Advisory Committee’ made up of industry stakeholders and experts.
Scottish Quality Wild Venison exists to maintain, develop and promote Quality Assurance Standards throughout the whole Venison industry.