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For
Immediate Release
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Terrie
Dort, NCCR
(202) 626-8183
Dortt@nrf.com
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NCCR-FMI
ANIMAL WELFARE REPORT
WHO:
National Council of Chain Restaurants and Food Marketing
Institute
WHAT: June 2002 Food Industry Animal Welfare Report
(attached)
WHEN: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 27,
2002
WHERE: Washington, DC
OUTLINE:
The NCCR-FMI June 2002 Animal Welfare Report provides an overview
of the results of nearly two years of efforts by the retail
community, working with their suppliers to further develop
and support programs that strengthen animal welfare.
The
NCCR-FMI report contains an outline of the animal welfare
guidelines that have been endorsed by the NCCR-FMI Animal
Welfare Expert Advisory Council. The report is designed for
use in conjunction with the animal welfare guidelines of the
individual producer and processor organizations designated
in the report.
The
Report provides an overview of the following:
- The
NCCR-FMI overall policy and program goals
- The
program development process
- Recommendations
of the NCCR-FMI Animal Welfare Expert Advisory Council
- Outline
of designated next steps
Another
progress report will be issued in October 2002.
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