Animal Attraction Assurance Scheme

Safeguard Your Business

Make sure you have done everything you can to protect your business, your team and your visitors.

Join the Animal Attraction Assurance Scheme (AAAS) and be reassured you’ve implemented the Industry Code of Practice correctly.

Take a look at the 6 key benefits:

1.  You will obtain peace of mind knowing that you’ve implemented the recognised by HSE industry code of practice correctly.
2. You can SAVE money on insurance fees
3. NFAN will contribute £150 towards your AAAS certification, as part of your NFAN membership
4. You will be able to use the accreditation as a marketing tool, to show you are operating in a safe manner and to the highest standards, reinforcing your high safety standards. You will receive a certificate and a badge to use on your social, website and marketing channels.
5. You and your team will receive specific guidelines to follow for animals and the adoption of the industry code of practice, which will help with team inductions, training and standards
6. You will be in the top 30% of farm attractions, demonstrating the highest standards of welfare, animal and customer safety

What is the Animal Attraction Assurance Scheme?

The Animal Attraction Assurance Scheme is an audit scheme for National Farm Attraction Network (NFAN) members delivered by Kiwa’s Agri Food team.

This scheme is for farm attractions in the UK. It is designed to suit attractions of all scales and complexities, and provides an assurance of safety, quality and value that is essential when marketing your attraction.

NFAN, in conjunction with Kiwa have developed this independently audited scheme to raise awareness of industry standards and to provide a robust structure for the implementation of Codes of Practice. In addition to these Codes, three sections have been added to cover animal welfare based on the Five Freedoms. 

Why has the Scheme been set up?

The scheme has been set up at the request of the National Farm Attraction Network (NFAN) to highlight the high standards achieved by all their members and promote ongoing comment to meeting the Codes of Practice which underpin the scheme requirements.

What does the Scheme cover?

The scheme covers all areas relating to animals large and small; contact and non-contact areas; feed storage and medicine facilities (if applicable); staff facilities; good signage and hand washing facilities.

Why enrol in the Scheme?

The NFAN scheme is a ‘must have’ quality mark for farm attractions.

It shows commitment to achieving and maintaining a high standard of biosecurity to the public. 

What is involved?

Complete an application form with Kiwa. An invoice is then created and once paid, Kiwa will allocate an assessor. They will be in touch to arrange the audit at a mutually convenient time.

The initial audit should take between 2-4 hours, depending on the size of the site. The visit will involve a site tour of the relevant areas and a document check. Once any issues have been rectified (non-conformities raised at the audit), a certificate will be issued to show compliance with the scheme. You have 28 days post audit to send your evidence in, then the review process can take place. This normally takes 10-14 days, depending on seasonal busy periods.

Kiwa is highly respected in the Agri Food industry and is a 5* Certification Body for the BRCGS, is accredited by the AIC and works with bodies such as the Soil Association. We provide certification services to the Agrifood industry in the UK, Europe and the Americas. Our farm team has considerable experience in the agrifood/farm industry and offers a professional and friendly service.

NFAN will pay £150 towards your annual certification

Being part of the AAA Scheme is really a ‘win win’ for your customers, staff and the industry.

How to apply

To register your interest, contact NFAN HQ at info@farmattractions.net.