Do you add hormones into your chickens?

No, the use of growth hormones and steroids to enhance growth has been banned in the poultry industry for more than 30 years and records indicate that growth hormones have never been used in New Zealand.

Do you add antibiotics to the feed?

In NZ one registered antibiotic is routinely added to feed for the health and welfare of birds, under veterinary supervision.This antibiotic is not registered in New Zealand for use on humans.

Is all of the Brink’s Range Halal?

The entire range of Brink’s range of products are authentic Halal, as certified by FIANZ. You can confirm this by going to the FIANZ (Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand inc.) website www.fianz.co.nz where you will find us listed.

How do I handle chicken correctly

Do not wash fresh or frozen poultry.

Ensure you wash your hands and equipment thoroughly in hot soapy water after handling raw poultry.

Do not place cooked product on plates used for raw poultry and ensure you use separate boards for chopping raw poultry and other foods.

How do I cook chicken?

When cooking chicken, ensure it is cooked thoroughly before eating.

The internal temperature for bone-in poultry should be 82 degrees. The internal temperature for all other poultry should be 76 degrees.

Best practise – Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.

A useful guide is to cook until the juices run clear. However, this does not remove the need to use a meat thermometer.