#Act4 FarmAnimals The EU Platform on Animal Welfare has today published best practice guidelines on water quality and handling for the welfare of farmed fish. The landmark guidelines are the first concrete step at the EU level to implement higher welfare standards in fish farms. Fish Welfare Guidelines promise higher welfare for millions of fish 24 June 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU Today the European Parliament approved the free trade agreement (FTA) between the EU and Vietnam. European Parliament calls for EU and Vietnam to work on animal welfare 12 February 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 FarmAnimals One of fish farming’s cruelest practices could be on its way towards being a thing of the past if the Commission and the Member States act on a position paper adopted by the Aquaculture Advisory Council (AAC) this week. Aquaculture Advisory Council pushes for an end to slaughter without stunning 15 July 2019 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU On Sunday, the EU officially signed the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement. The language it contains on animals is weak compared to the most recent EU FTAs, particularly as Vietnam is a key country for aquaculture and fisheries, and a recognised hotspot for wildlife trafficking. Eurogroup for Animals calls on the Parliament to raise concerns for animals in Vietnam 1 July 2019 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 AnimalsEU Today, the European Parliament adopted the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. The animal-related provisions included in the agreement are weak. EU’s trade agreement with Singapore: ambitious implementation strategy for animals needed 13 February 2019 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 FarmAnimals Today, the European Parliament hosted the first ever high level political event, ‘Seizing the Day for Fish Welfare’, gathering fish professionals and political stakeholders to discuss the welfare of fish. EU citizens and leading fish stakeholders demand better welfare for fish 6 June 2018 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 FarmAnimals The Round Table “Seizing the Day for Fish Welfare” will take place on Wednesday 6th June from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by lunch, in the room A1H1 of the European Parliament. Seizing the Day for Fish Welfare – Roundtable event 5 June 2018 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 FarmAnimals Earlier this week the European Commission presented to the European Parliament and European Council a much anticipated report on the welfare of fish at the time of killing in European aquaculture [1]. Commission flouting legal commitment to protect fish during killing 9 March 2018 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 FarmAnimals Eurogroup for Animals welcomes the long awaited report into welfare aspects of transport and slaughter in European aquaculture, published this week by the European Commission. European Commission report demonstrates need to improve fish welfare regulation 22 November 2017 Eurogroup for Animals
