LRQA proudly awarded Otto and Sons (Weihai) Poultry Development Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of the U.S. OSI Group, with China’s first Farm First Certificate.
This certification is part of the LRQA-owned Farm First assurance scheme, designed to ensure safe and secure food supply chains with a strong commitment to animal welfare and sustainability.
Farm First is a globally compatible certification scheme for agricultural excellence. Designed and owned by LRQA, Farm First aligns with diverse legislative frameworks worldwide, ensuring universal applicability. LRQA partners with certification bodies across the globe to deliver audits against the standard.
Established in 1909, OSI is a global leader in the food processing industry, operating more than 65 facilities with over 20,000 employees across 18 countries and regions. OSI continues to provide high-quality food products and solutions for the global market.
Davis Guan, Regional Director of LRQA Greater China, personally visited OSI’s Weihai office to present the certificate to the team. The ceremony honoured John Eccles, General Manager of Otto and Sons (Weihai) Poultry Development Co., Ltd, and Jonathan Ratcliff, Managing Director at FACS LTD, the audit company. This celebration marked a significant milestone for OSI, demonstrating its dedication to industry-leading animal welfare and sustainability standards and practices.
Left to right: Davis Guan, Regional Director of LRQA Greater China, John Eccles, General Manager of Otto and Sons (Weihai) Poultry Development Co., Ltd
Davis Guan expressed his congratulations, stating:
"On behalf of LRQA, I would like to express my congratulations to OSI on obtaining China’s first Farm First certificate. OSI's achievement of Farm First highlights the proactive efforts of all OSI colleagues in delivering safe and secure food supply chains with a commitment to animal welfare and sustainability."
James Sage, Technical Account Manager at LRQA, added:
“The partnership between OSI and LRQA is an exciting one, underpinning our combined dedication to maintaining the highest standards in food safety and sustainability. Together, we are setting a standard for the food industry, proving that through innovation and collaboration, we can tackle the rising demand for responsibly sourced food products”.
