CRSB Certified is an operation-level certification program developed by Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB), an organization dedicated to advancing sustainability in Canadian beef production.
About the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework
Mission
To recognize and advance beef sustainability in Canada through a world class operation–level certification program.
Objectives
This Framework delivers on consumer demand for sustainably-raised beef by connecting the whole beef supply chain from farmers and ranchers through all stages to the retail and foodservice sector that purchases Canadian beef.
The certification scheme was developed with the following objectives in mind:
- To provide a tool to recognize sustainable practices in beef production and processing against robust sustainability standards;
- To support the beef supply chain in meeting its sustainable commitments, and
- To build consumer confidence in the sustainability of Canadian beef by providing certified (3rd party-verified) assurances, backed by science, delivered through logos and marketing/label claims
Guiding Principles
In order to create a robust system that was also practical for industry to adopt, the following principles guided development and implementation of the Framework.
- Credible to all stakeholders, securing trust through robust assurances, transparency, inclusivity and vigorous scientific review.
- Aligned with the five principles of sustainable beef as set by the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB).
- Effective in driving the advancement and understanding of sustainable beef production.
- Valuable to industry participants and consumers.
- Economically Viable for the CRSB to manage, and stakeholders to use.
The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef is an ISEAL Alliance subscriber. ISEAL subscribers are organisations and individuals who commit to the ISEAL mission to strengthen sustainability standards systems for the benefit of people and the environment, and confirm that none of their activities or the activities of their subsidiaries or parent companies run counter to the ISEAL mission or vision. There are no compliance requirements for ISEAL subscribers.