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 applicants, and
• Existing licence holders who are applying for a new licence or renewing an existing licence

IMPORTANT: SlaughterRight training does not mean you are licensed to slaughter. It is one of the first steps to becoming a licensed slaughter establishment. You must obtain a Farmgate or Farmgate Plus licence to slaughter.

How to register for SlaughterRight training

Email BCMeatInspection@gov.bc.ca to request access to the SlaughterRight online training portal.

In your email, you must include the following information:

1. Your Premises ID
2. First and last name(s) of the person(s) that will complete the course
   • This person or persons will be certified to slaughter under the licence, and must be the Farmgate or Farmgate Plus licence holder on the application
3. Confirm your Farmgate or Farmgate Plus licence status
   • Do you have an existing Farmgate or Farmgate Plus licence, or are you a new applicant?

Once all information is received by the Meat Inspection Program, an email will be sent to you with credentials to access the SlaughterRight online training portal.

How to access the SlaughterRight training

SlaughterRight training can be accessed on the Open School BC website on your personal computer or mobile device running the latest version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge.

How do I complete my SlaughterRight training?

1. After registering for the SlaughterRight training portal, 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, you must 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 all its parts, 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.

Every applicant is responsible to ensure compliance with all requirements of federal, provincial and local governments for operating a slaughter establishment.

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