Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) applies a disease-free farming practices called the "Compartment" system, adhering to international standards. This approach strengthens disease prevention and surveillance in poultry farms, ensuring that meat and food products delivered to consumers are of the highest safety. Consumers can be confident in CP Foods' products, which are disease-free, safe, and chemical-free, thus creating food security for the world's population.
Dr. Payungsak S. Tanagul, DVM, Deputy Director of Standard and Regulation at CP Foods, explained that the company has been applying compartment standards since 2006, following the guidelines of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). This strict implementation aims to elevate the level of protection and surveillance of farm poultry to ensure they are healthy and safe from various epidemics, especially bird flu (Avian Influenza). This standard system has kept poultry protected and healthy, with no disease outbreaks on the farm for over 15 years.
"CP Foods places the utmost importance on the quality and safety of food products. Raising chickens is given great importance regarding animal welfare. Additionally, the disease prevention system is strong and effective. The compartment system is one of the proactive measures in creating maximum confidence for consumers," said Dr. Payungsak.
The principles of the compartment system involve effective control measures and strong disease prevention and surveillance. The system emphasizes four main measures:
Dr. Payungsak added that the compartment system is another guarantee of food safety and success in preventing bird diseases, a principle that CP Foods has always adhered to. This makes CP's chicken meat gain the trust of consumers. Additionally, CP's chicken meat is certified to the Space Food Safety Standard, aligning with the food safety criteria of NASA, ensuring safe, disease-free, substance-free food of the highest standards for consumers.