This is the procedure for adoption or certification of Code-EFABAR: 

1. The Breeding Organisation indicates to EFFAB they are interested to adopt or certify Code-EFABAR
2. EFFAB sends a letter to the Breeding Organisation with a check list
3. The Breeding Organisation
   • Undertakes the steps indicated in the letter of confirmation
   • Signs the letter and sends it back to EFFAB, confirming:
     • They have settled their internal roadmap
     • All staff is informed
     • The list of commitments is ticked off
     • Roadmap for improvements established
     • They will comply with the procedure for complaints
     • They have included information about how The Code is part of their policy (in case of adoption)
     • The audit report, with clear indications that Code-EFABAR is included in the audited breeding programme (in case of certification)
     • They will take responsibility themselves for the organisations belonging to their umbrella (in case of umbrella organisation)
4. EFFAB
   • Confirms adoption/certification of the Code
   • Sends certificate (to be signed by EFFAB and company/organisation)
   • Adds the name of the breeding organisation to list at the EFFAB website
   • The company is allowed to use Code-EFABAR logo e.g. on website, letter paper
   • Sends promotion material (as long as available)