Here is what the page “RSPCA NSW Director Mark Steele Resigns Over Welfare Standards for RSPCA-Certified Chicken” contains. Mark Steele, vice-president of RSPCA New South Wales and former non-executive director of RSPCA Australia, has resigned from the animal welfare group, stating he is “sincerely ashamed” of the standards for RSPCA-certified chicken. Steele, a senior counsel who served on the NSW board since 2021, announced his departure in a LinkedIn post, citing concerns over the RSPCA Certified scheme, which badges 97% of chicken sold in Australia. His resignation raises questions about the credibility of the certification and the welfare conditions of millions of chickens.
The RSPCA Certified label is widely trusted by consumers, but Steele’s exit suggests internal disagreement over whether the standards truly protect animal welfare. As the scheme covers nearly all chicken meat in Australia, any shortcomings could have significant implications for industry practices and consumer confidence. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.