Global pig welfare certification has made measurable progress in some markets but faces significant challenges in harmonising standards and achieving sufficient market coverage.
Pig welfare certification has genuine impact where it exists and is rigorously enforced. However, the market share covered by meaningful certification remains modest, and the vast majority of pork is produced to minimum legal standards or below in many countries. Expanding certification coverage, strengthening standards, and increasing consumer engagement with certification are the key challenges for the next phase of progress.