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QMP – Quality Meat Program Certification

QMP certification ensures premium beef quality, full traceability, and compliance with animal welfare and environmental standards.

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What is QMP certification and what it includes

The Quality Meat Program (QMP) is a nationally recognized system for beef quality, established by the Polish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. QMP covers the entire beef production process, from breeding and feeding to processing and packaging. The system emphasizes the selection of cattle breeds, animal welfare, environmental protection, and careful packaging. Certified participants receive a certificate and are authorized to use the QMP logo, confirming adherence to technical criteria and guaranteeing product quality and traceability

For whom is QMP certification relevant?

QMP certification is intended for beef producers, feed manufacturers, livestock carriers, and meat processors. The program is open to all participants in the beef supply chain who wish to demonstrate compliance with strict quality, traceability, and animal welfare standards.

Benefits of QMP certification

  • Guarantees high-quality beef with consistent culinary and processing properties.
  • Ensures full traceability at every stage of production.
  • Promotes ethical production, animal welfare, and environmental responsibility.
  • Provides market differentiation with the QMP logo as a quality mark.
  • Supports cooperation between breeders, producers, and processors, enhancing economic strength and consumer trust.
  • Enables production of premium processed meat products using QMP-certified raw materials.

Why choose Kiwa for your QMP certification?

Kiwa is an independent, accredited certification body recognized by the Polish Meat Cattle Association. Kiwa’s professional audits and transparent certification process ensure reliable results and compliance with national and European standards. The organization’s expertise in the beef sector and commitment to ethical production make Kiwa a trusted partner for QMP certification.

The process

    Application submission

    Producers and processors submit a certification request to the Certification Office.

    Documentation review

    Kiwa evaluates compliance with QMP technical criteria.

    On-site audit

    Auditors inspect breeding, feeding, transport, slaughter, and processing practices.

    Traceability verification

    Full identification and traceability of animals and carcasses are checked.

    Certification decision

    Upon successful audit, a certificate is issued and the QMP logo may be used.

    Ongoing supervision

    Regular audits ensure continued compliance with QMP standards.

Applicable Standards and Regulations

QMP Technical Criteria and Certification Program

Polish food quality system regulations

Animal welfare and health laws

Environmental protection standards

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FAQ about QMP certification?

What is QMP certification?

QMP certification verifies that beef production meets strict quality, traceability, and animal welfare standards, ensuring premium products for consumers.

Who can apply for QMP certification?

Beef producers, feed manufacturers, livestock carriers, and meat processors involved in the supply chain can apply, regardless of association membership.

What are the benefits of QMP certification?

Benefits include improved product quality, full traceability, ethical production, and market differentiation with the QMP logo.

How is traceability ensured in QMP?

The system uses identification methods for animals and carcasses, allowing tracking from farm to final product.

Is participation in QMP mandatory?

Participation is voluntary and open to all who meet the technical criteria and wish to demonstrate quality and compliance.

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