The European Chicken Commitment costs estimated

Should the European Chicken Commitment be fully implemented, costs would be high for producers, the environment and consumers, study finds.

September 5, 2024

Should the ECC be fully adopted, Europe would need an additional 9,692 more broiler houses simply to maintain current production levels, says the RSK ADAS Ltd study.

Should the ECC be fully adopted, Europe would need an additional 9,692 more broiler houses simply to maintain current production levels, says the RSK ADAS Ltd study.

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The European Chicken Commitment (ECC), a pledge committing its signatories to adopting higher welfare standards for the broilers in their supply chain, has been signed by over 380 companies, but what are the costs?

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