Eligibility and criteria

TO APPLY FOR A GOOD CHICKEN AWARD YOU WILL NEED TO BE A WELL-KNOWN OR NOTABLE FOOD COMPANY WHO CAN SATISFY THE CRITERIA BELOW.

Applying in Europe

Companies applying for a Good Chicken Award in Europe must meet the following criteria:

1. A valid public sign up to the European Chicken Commitment (ECC)
2. Significant progress* in the implementation of the ECC
3. Publicly available timelines for transition to ECC compliant products
4. Annual public progress reporting towards the ECC

* significant progress = at least 50% of the total volume of fresh/frozen chicken covered by the ECC perimeter already compliant with the on farm criteria (stocking density, breed change, natural light, enrichment).

Applying in North America

Companies applying for a Good Chicken Award in North America must meet the following criteria:

1. A valid public sign up to the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC)
2. Significant progress* in the implementation of the BCC
3. Publicly available timelines for transition to BCC compliant products
4. Annual public progress reporting towards the BCC

* significant progress = at least 50% of the total volume of fresh/frozen chicken covered by the BCC perimeter already compliant with the on farm criteria (stocking density, breed change, natural light, enrichment).

Applying in other regions

Companies applying for a Good Chicken Award in other regions of the world (i.e. outside Europe and North America) must meet the following criteria:

1. A valid public sign up to the Better Chicken Commitment**
2. Publicly available timelines for transition to BCC compliant products
3. Annual public progress reporting towards the BCC

**Better Chicken in accordance with the ECC criteria.

You can view the full European Chicken Commitment criteria here.

You can view the full Better Chicken Commitment criteria here

How to apply

Companies can apply via their engagement with the Food Business team and on completion of an application form signed at Director level.

Retailers can apply for their own label (fresh, frozen and processed) chicken range only, and may exclude branded goods.

Manufacturers/producers can apply for a specific brand under the following conditions:

• Europe and North America: application based on current policy for that brand + overarching commitment for all the company’s own brand production
• Other regions of the world: a commitment at brand level can be accepted.

Where an application is made on a commitment basis, Compassion will remain in contact with award winners over the commitment period, to assess progress made and provide continued support. 

If you would like to apply for an award please contact the Food Business team.

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