Certified Origin, Traceable at Every Stage
The Japanese Wagyu beef we import comes with certification that allows for full traceability to its source. This confirms specific data for each animal, including its individual identification number, breed, sex, quality grade, and official meat grading results from Japan.
Customers can therefore be confident that the Wagyu beef they receive has clear provenance and has undergone inspection processes according to relevant standards.
Japanese Wagyu utilizes an identification and traceability system that enables the tracking of individual cattle data, from origin and identification details to specific meat grading information.
Grading certificates specify key information such as:
- Individual Identification Number
- Yield & Quality Grade
- Beef Marbling Standard (BMS)
- Beef Color Standard (BCS)
From the sample certificate in this image, a small Highlight Card can be placed on the side, such as:
Grade A-5
BMS 12
Breed Japanese Black Wagyu
Grading Location Tokyo Meat Market
Safe, Reliable, and Consistent Quality
Delivering delicious beef requires a high priority on both safety and quality.
Hiyama Livestock employs management systems based on international standards to control and certify food safety and quality. We have achieved SQF (Safe Quality Food) certification, a standard used to certify both production processes and products.
The company maintains Level 3, the highest level, and has received the highest rating of Excellent.
Furthermore, we conduct taste tests on every head of Wagyu purchased to ensure that the beef delivered to our customers meets the quality and flavor standards we proudly stand behind.
Proof of Authenticity: Japanese Wagyu Mark
Japanese Wagyu Mark ถูกใช้เพื่อช่วยสื่อสารและสร้างการรับรู้เกี่ยวกับเนื้อวากิวที่มาจากประเทศญี่ปุ่นในตลาดต่างประเทศ
สำหรับผู้ซื้อ ผู้นำเข้า ร้านอาหาร และผู้ประกอบการ สัญลักษณ์และเอกสารประกอบสินค้าเป็นองค์ประกอบหนึ่งที่ช่วยให้ตรวจสอบที่มาและข้อมูลของวากิวได้อย่างชัดเจนยิ่งขึ้น
About the Beef Traceability System
Beef Traceability
Essentially, every head of cattle raised within Japan is assigned a unique 10-digit individual identification number.
This number is used to record various animal data in a national database, such as:
Date of birth
Sex
Breed
Place of birth
Rearing locations
Movement history
Even after the cattle are slaughtered and processed into beef, the production and distribution history can still be traced using the individual identification number, as well as lot numbers or other traceability data where applicable.
Consumers can also use this identification number to verify where the cattle were born and where they were raised.
This traceability system is a vital part of ensuring transparency and food safety within Japan's beef supply chain.
For more information regarding beef traceability using individual identification numbers, you can click here for further details.