SafeDown™: Setting the Standard for Hygienic Down & Feather

Ensuring the highest biosecurity and quality for down and feather products, from source to consumer, in line with stringent EU standards.

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About SafeDown™

In recent years, the topic of public health has become increasingly pronounced. New viruses and sicknesses emerge, affecting both humans and animals. This shift also changes how consumers approach end-products, especially those derived from animal by-products.

SafeDown™ was established in response to a clear need for a health safety label. It's a comprehensive system that collects health certifications, documents, and vital information, making it transparently available to our partners and customers throughout the industry.

The SafeDown™ certification is meticulously aligned with the strictest health regulations in the world: the European Union's health rules regarding animal by-products. This label ensures that every product meets the highest possible requirements for the health and hygiene of the animals and their by-products at every single stage of the manufacturing process.

Our commitment is to provide consumers and businesses alike with the assurance that their down and feather products are 100% safe from health hazards, including concerns like bird flu and other infectious diseases harmful to humans.

SafeDown™ In Action

Learn more about SafeDown™ certification and how it ensures the highest biosecurity standards throughout the entire supply chain.

The SafeDown™ Guarantee: A Multi-Level Approach

Every party in the Hungarian supply chain, covering every shipment from the breeders to final distribution, is overseen by government authorities, including state veterinarians. The entire supply chain is HACCP conformed and controlled.

Breeder Oversight

Rigorous checks on breeders for mother geese and mother ducks ensure health standards from the beginning.

Hatchery Inspection

Thorough inspection of each egg at the hatcheries maintains biosecurity standards.

Raising Farm Monitoring

Continuous monitoring of goslings and ducklings on pre-raising and raising farms.

Processing Oversight

Careful oversight of raised geese and ducks before and during processing.

Shipment Verification

Thorough verification for every domestic and international waterfowl feather shipment.

The down is controlled repeatedly, on multiple levels, from the very source to the final product, guaranteeing its absolute hygiene and safety.

SafeDown™ Certification Elements

Certification Tag

Interactive 3D Tag View

Official Certificate

Interactive 3D Certificate View

The Certification Process

SafeDown™ certified down buyers are provided with a signed SafeDown™ Certification for their shipment and optional clothing tags, offering tangible proof of compliance and quality.

Grey Geese, Image by Hans Benn from Pixabay

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Animal Health & Breeding

Oversight begins with the breeders and mother geese/ducks, ensuring the animals are healthy and maintained under EU standards.

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Egg & Hatchery Inspection

Each egg is inspected and monitored at the hatcheries to maintain the highest biosecurity standards.

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Gosling & Duckling Raising

Monitoring continues on pre-raising and raising farms with regular health checks by state veterinarians.

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Processing & HACCP Controls

Raised geese and ducks undergo rigorous inspection before and during processing, following strict HACCP principles.

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Shipment Certification

Every domestic and international waterfowl feather shipment is verified and receives official documentation.

SafeDown™ Documentation Gallery

Benefits of SafeDown™ Certification

For Wholesale Buyers

Quality Assurance: Confidence in sourcing hygienically safe materials.
Market Access: Meet stringent EU standards, opening new market opportunities.
Brand Reputation: Enhance your brand's image with certified safe products.
Risk Mitigation: Reduce risks associated with animal by-product safety.
Transparency: Access to documentation and clear certification processes.

For End Consumers

Health & Safety: Peace of mind knowing products are free from health hazards.
Hygiene Standards: Assurance of the highest hygiene in product manufacturing.
Trustworthy Products: Confidence in brands that prioritize consumer safety.
Informed Choices: Clear labeling to make educated purchasing decisions.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about SafeDown™ certification, the process, or our standards, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We are here to provide all the information you need.

Send Us a Message

Alternatively, you can reach us at:

Email: info@safedown.eu