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Show meMembership Benefits
Becoming a member of the International Egg Commission offers all of the following benefits
Publications
- Annual Egg Industry Review (including country reports and statistics)
- IEC Journal
- Twice yearly Special Economic Reports on key regional and international topics
- Regular electronic newsletters and industry updates
Access to the IEC Member-only website including
- Research library which contains all the latest quality research from around the world related to the egg industry
- Country Chick Placement data
- International interactive statistical database, including country reports
- Full access to conference papers, presentations and reports
- Comprehensive online member and conference delegate directory
- Invitations to Annual Conferences
- IEC Business Conference – March / April
- IEC Global Leadership Conference – September
- Working with leading international bodies
We are involved in worldwide legislation on behalf of the egg industry with the following global organisations:
OFFLU
OFFLU is an OIE-FAO global network of expertise on animal influenza working to reduce the negative impacts of animal influenza viruses by promoting effective collaboration between animal health experts and with the human health sector.
Show meCodex Alimentarius Commission (CODEX)
The Codex Alimentarius or “Food Code” was established by FAO and the World Health Organization in 1963 to develop harmonised international food standards, which protect consumer health and promote fair practices in food trade.
Show meInternational Organization for Standardization (ISO)
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an international standard-setting body composed of representatives from various national standards organisations.
Show meWorld Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)
Responsible for improving animal health worldwide and fighting animal diseases at a global level.
Show meUnited Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is an agency that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
Show meWe have members in over 80 countries around the world. Here are just a few comments provided by some of them.
Peter Dean
Company: Noble FoodsLocation: United KingdomI joined the IEC to meet like minded colleagues who had a passion for the egg market. A network of friends who face similar but differing challenges within the business of egg marketing, production and processing. The IEC is a worldwide group of friends who are always ready to help each other.
Aled Griffiths OBE
Company: Oaklands Farm Eggs LtdLocation: United KingdomBeing an IEC member gives me the opportunity to meet people with a genuine interest or involvement in the egg industry worldwide. It also gives the opportunity for reciprocal visits to businesses and homes of other IEC members.
Frank Pace
Company: Pace FarmLocation: AustraliaI have found members of the IEC community to be very generous with their time and knowledge. I have made many valuable friends from all around the world. By attending the IEC conferences, I am kept up to date with the latest developments in nutrition, optimal farming methods and marketing concepts. Being part of the IEC has given me the confidence to grow my business and I feel very fortunate to be part of the friendship that is the IEC family.
Dennis W. Casey
Company: Casey Family FarmsLocation: USAThe value of the IEC for businesses is the professionalism of the IEC in supporting and promoting the international egg industry.
I have had the opportunity to meet some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the worldwide egg industry.
Bernd Meerpohl
Company: Big DutchmanLocation: GermanyIEC Membership and Conferences offer a wonderful opportunity to meet people from the industry, learn about the latest market developments and make friends in a relaxed atmosphere.
In addition, the IEC enables me to learn more about marketing issues in the egg industry and gives me an idea of where the market is moving in the long run.
