Issuer: International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Environmental management system standard for controlling environmental impacts of poultry facilities — water, waste, air emissions, energy.
Applies to
Integrated poultry complexes
Large processing plants
Feed mills
EPC contractors on large sites
Key requirements
▸Identification of environmental aspects and impacts
▸Compliance obligations register
▸Objectives, operational controls and monitoring for significant aspects
▸Emergency preparedness for environmental incidents
▸Internal audit and management review
How buyers cite this in procurement
Increasingly cited by lenders, DFIs and off-takers with ESG obligations. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) obligations frequently reference ISO 14001 as an accepted management framework.
Frequently asked
It is not always mandatory but development-finance lenders (IFC, EBRD, ADB) typically require an environmental and social management system consistent with ISO 14001.
Reference summary only. Official source: International Organization for Standardization. Last content review: 2026-07-19. Always confirm the current published version of the standard with the issuing body and your certification partner before contract or audit.
