Reference Library

Standards & Compliance

Published standards, guidelines, and policy documents that HACA-accredited bodies are assessed against.

The standard application form referenced in the Accreditation Application Guideline.

Application Form

v1.0 · 2025-03-10

Step-by-step guidance for certification bodies preparing an accreditation application, including required supporting documents.

Guideline

v1.4 · 2025-03-10

Conduct and conflict-of-interest requirements for HACA-accredited certification bodies and their auditors.

Policy

v1.1 · 2023-11-01

Baseline competence, independence, and impartiality requirements that all HACA-accredited certification bodies must meet.

Standard

v3.0 · 2024-01-15

Revised witness-audit requirements for certification bodies with a slaughter scope. Takes effect 1 October 2026, with a 12-month transition period.

Standard

v2.0 · 2026-07-02

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