NCC says proposed Salmonella Framework provides no public health benefit, is legally unsound and costly; Offers alternative approach

In recent comments submitted to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), NCC said the agency’s proposed Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products is based on …

WTO Approves $1 Billion in Tariffs in Retaliation against US Meat Labeling Rules

National Chicken Council urges Congress to repeal ‘Country-of-Origin Labeling’ law to avoid retaliation WASHINGTON, D.C. – The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled today that Canada …

NCC, WATT Global Media Announce New Partnership, Rebranding of Chicken Marketing Seminar

2016 event to be held July 10-12 at the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Chicken Council (NCC) and WATT Global Media …

Nationwide Survey Reveals Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Mistakenly Believe that Chicken Contains Added Hormones or Steroids

National Chicken Council Launches Chicken Check In, Inviting Consumers to See for Themselves How Chickens are Raised Washington, D.C. – The National Chicken Council (NCC) …

EPA Increases RFS Volumes, Dealing Blow to Chicken Producers, Consumers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the final Renewal Fuel Standard (RFS) required volume obligations for 2014, 2015 and 2016 …

Statement of the National Chicken Council on Consumer Reports Antibiotics Story

Washington, D.C. – The National Chicken Council used today’s “report” by Consumer Reports about antibiotic use in animal agriculture as an opportunity to remind to remind consumers …