SlaughterRight training

SlaughterRight is the new training program replacing the previous SlaughterSafe training. As of November 2025, the SlaughterRight online course, developed in partnership with Open School BC, is now available.

The online SlaughterRight course improves accessibility and convenience for producers, particularly those in rural and remote areas. The new format ensures consistent delivery, allows learners to progress at their own pace, and provides an environmentally friendly alternative to the former paper-based approach.

This course focuses on regulations and best practices that govern critical food safety points in the slaughter process to ensure that meat does not become contaminated. The course will also reinforce awareness and understanding of regulated requirements with respect to animal welfare.

Who needs SlaughterRight training?

Completion of the SlaughterRight course is mandatory for:

• All new Farmgate and Farmgate Plus licence holders
• Existing licence holders who are applying for a new licence or renewing an existing licence

Note: Holding a SlaughterRight certification does not mean you are a licensed establishment. It is a part of the required training but does not represent the complete licensing process

How do I complete my SlaughterRight training?

1. Email BCMeatInspection@gov.bc.ca to request access to the SlaughterRight online training portal. You must include your premises ID in your request.
   • After registering, you will have up to one year to complete the course.
2. Throughout the course, you will complete quizzes and exercises that will assess your understanding of the material:
   • A 100% passing grade is required to successfully complete the training
   • Once successfully completed, you will receive a SlaughterRight certificate and certificate ID number
3. In addition to the online training, you must complete the SlaughterRight Food Safety Plan Template (DOCX, 138 KB) which includes a Food Safety Plan containing:
   • Standard operating procedures (SOP)
   • Sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOP); and
   • A Humane Slaughter Plan specific to your operation
4. Once you have completed the SlaughterRight training and prepared your Food Safety Plan, submit the following items as part of your Farmgate or Farmgate Plus licence application package. Visit the Farmgate and Farmgate Plus webpage for full details on how to apply:
   1. SlaughterRight Certificate ID
   2. Farmgate or Farmgate Plus application
   3. Standard operating procedures (SOP)
   4. Sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOP)
   5. Humane Slaughter Plan specific to your operation
5. As part of the application process, after a complete application package is submitted, a Meat Inspection Program staff member will contact the applicant to review the SlaughterRight food safety plan, and to schedule a site assessment visit

NOTE:

The SlaughterRight course is intended to provide training on food safety, and hygienic and humane slaughter only.

It remains the responsibility of every person to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements of federal, provincial and local governments in operating a slaughter establishment.

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