How will PQA Plus data be gathered, stored, reported, or used?
A third-party database has been retained to store all data related to site assessments, audits, or both. Only anonymous aggregate data will be made available to the Pork Checkoff. This information will be used to benchmark the state of animal well-being in the United States pork industry and to develop targeted educational or awareness programs related to animal care and well-being. The only information stored by the Pork Checkoff will be the current certification status of individuals or PQA Plus site status of production sites.