press releases & statements

IPC statement and principles on COVID-19

IPC statement on COVID-19, poultry meat safety and trade While COVID-19 pandemic is still threatening world population, poultry sector keep on its commitment in producing safe and quality food. In doing so, the global poultry industry is working with the highest safety standard for both workers and products. The IPC Statement and principles regarding COVID-19 reflects […]

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Covid-19: Poultry products are safe

Poultry products are safe As COVID-19 (Coronavirus) impacts people globally, it is important to clarify misinformation related to animal protein.  There is no evidence to suggest that any animal products, including chicken and other poultry, are a risk for spreading or contracting COVID-19.  Consumers can feel confident buying and eating poultry and other food products they enjoy.

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Global poultry leaders sign Sustainable Development Goals commitment with FAO

Global poultry leaders sign Sustainable Development Goals commitment with FAO The International Poultry Council (IPC) affirmed its commitment as a leader in transforming the world through environmental and sustainable practices, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). During a signing ceremony at its bi-annual conference, a Commitment of the

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IPC responds to WHO guidelines on antimicrobials

IPC responds to WHO guidelines on antimicrobials The International Poultry Council (IPC) issued the following statement today expressing its concerns about guidelines issued on Nov. 7 by the World Health Organization (WHO) that call on the global meat and poultry industries to stop the routine use of antibiotics (antimicrobials) for growth promotion and disease prevention. “The

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IPC adopts sustainability principles

IPC adopts sustainability principles Members of the International Poultry Council (IPC) have adopted a unified strategy on sustainability goals and principles for the global poultry industry. Approved by IPC members from 17 countries at the organizations recent conference in Banff, Alberta, the strategy lays out a long-sought roadmap for the poultry meat industry to follow to

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IPC adopts position statement on antimicrobial usage

IPC adopts position statement on antimicrobial usage In a landmark decision, the International Poultry Council has adopted a position statement on the responsible and efficacious use of antimicrobials in global poultry production. The statement sets a science-based course for the global poultry industry to follow that safeguards the efficacy of antimicrobial usage while at the

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