Farming in a way that maintains clean and healthy ecosystems isn’t a requirement. Protecting and enhancing biodiversity isn't a requirement. There aren't any requirements relating to the way that resources (such as water and energy) are used or where they come from. In terms of processing, packaging and transporting food — this label doesn't require waste or pollution to be minimised.

Providing farmed animals with a nourishing diet, suitable habitat and companionship is somewhat required. There are minimal requirements relating to the way that these animals are bred, how they are treated, and the ways they are cared for. There are some requirements relating to the lives of parent and offspring animals. In terms of the way food produce is harvested from animals, and the ways that they are transported and slaughtered — this label has some requirements for farmed animals to be treated with sensitivity.

There are a small number of requirements for producers to produce food that is healthy, nutritious and safe to eat. There are no requirements relating to the rights, treatment, pay or opportunities given to the people who produce this type of labelled food. This label doesn’t require food to be produced in a way that benefits communities.

There are some requirements relating to the quality, independence, and timings of inspections. Food producers are required to monitor and evaluate some aspects of their impact on the planet, people and animals. This label has a moderate focus on increasing understanding and enabling improvements to the way food is produced.