Council of the European Union 23 November 1976, Council Regulation (EEC) No 2967/76 of 23 November 1976 laying down common standards for the water content of frozen and deep-frozen chickens, hens and cocks

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 2967/76 of 23 November 1976 establishes common Community standards for the maximum permissible water content of frozen and deep-frozen whole chickens, hens, and cocks marketed within the Community, requiring that absorbed water not exceed the technically unavoidable minimum as determined by specified analytical methods. Key provisions mandate regular slaughterhouse checks on water absorption during processing (Annex I), a rapid detection method for marketing-stage controls (Annex II), and two chemical analysis methods for precise determination of total extraneous water content (Annexes III and IV), with Member States designated as responsible for appointing competent enforcement authorities. The Regulation applies from 1 July 1977 for slaughterhouse checks and from 1 December 1977 for all other provisions, with a transitional exemption for polyphosphate-treated poultry subject to mandatory labelling and a Council review before 1 July 1978.AI