Services

Policy Development

We develop practical animal welfare and ethical sourcing frameworks that help organisations strengthen standards, improve consistency, and support responsible decision-making. Our approach is informed by relevant legislation, welfare science, and recognised best practice, with a focus on creating policies that are realistic and implementable in practice.

We provide:

internal animal welfare policies
ethical sourcing policies
supplier codes of conduct
welfare frameworks
operational protocols
standards manuals
guidance documents

To help your organisation follow best practices, we can:

explain recognised welfare standards
help align policies with current legislation
provide practical implementation guidance
recommend procedural improvements

To support alignment with ESG, we can also advise on:

ethical sourcing
animal-derived parts and products policies
transparency
welfare commitments
reputational risk
sustainability positioning

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Scientific Research

We conduct focused research and produce clear, accessible reports to help organisations navigate complex animal welfare and ethical sourcing issues. This includes literature reviews, investigative research, policy analysis, and evidence summaries to support strategic and operational decision-making, tailored to practical organisational needs.

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Welfare Assessments

We conduct structured welfare assessments to help organisations review current practices, identify areas for improvement, and strengthen consistency in animal care and ethical standards. Our assessments provide practical, evidence-informed recommendations tailored to the organisation’s operational context and objectives.

To help your organisation or company align with industry best practice, we can:

review current practices
identify gaps
assess alignment with best practice policies and standards
produce recommendations

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Putting animals at the forefront of animal policy

We support organisations in translating animal welfare research, ethical principles, and recognised best practice into clear and practical operational frameworks. Through research, policy development, and welfare assessment services, we help organisations strengthen standards, improve consistency, and support informed decision-making.

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Sentient Standards Consulting is not a statutory enforcement authority, and does not have legal adjudication powers or official accreditation powers. Sentient Standards Consulting cannot guarantee legal compliance. Sentient Standards Consulting does not provide legal advice. Clients should seek independent legal counsel regarding formal legal compliance or interpretation of legislation.