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The Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) has received a request from the European Commission for a scientific opinion in support of a revision of Annexes III and IV of Directive 2010/63/EU on the standards of accommodation and care, and on the methods of killing of animals bred, supplied or used in scientific procedures.

Call for information on the targeted revision of Annexes III and IV of Directive 2010/63/EU

1 February 2023

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AnimalsEU

For the first time in over a decade, on the legislative side things are moving forward for animals in Europe, as the European Commission is working on the much needed revision of its animal welfare legislation.

Winning the race to the top: ensuring (new) EU animal welfare rules apply to imported products

Russia’s war in Ukraine in 2022 caused a myriad of challenges worldwide, but it also provided valuable lessons by highlighting what is missing for animals in the event of a disaster. Today, animals are not legally protected in disasters at EU level, although they play a vital role in people’s lives for economic and health reasons.

New report explains urgent need to protect animals in disasters

31 January 2023

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FarmAnimals

While EFSA’s scientific opinions and citizens' demands drive the conversation towards progress on animal welfare, some Member States don’t want to see serious restrictions on live animal transport in the new Transport Regulation. Luckily several voices call for ambitious change, not least the Commissioner's.

AGRIFISH: some unprogressive Member States try to go “business as usual” on live animal transport

30 January 2023

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Aquatics

Following the inclusion of decapod crustaceans (such as crabs, lobsters and prawns) - in the UK Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022, Crustacean Compassion have launched the first UK industry benchmark ‘The Snapshot’ to assess welfare standards for decapod crustaceans within the UK food supply chain.

Crab and lobster welfare takes a step forward with first UK supermarket benchmark

27 January 2023

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LabAnimals

Signed, sealed, and delivered! The “Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics – Commit to a Europe Without Animal Testing” European citizens’ initiative (ECI) has smashed the requirement of gathering 1 million validated signatures, reaching over 1.2 million statements of support from European citizens.

End animal testing European Citizens’ Initiative validated with over 1.2 million signatures

26 January 2023

Every month, we interview one of our member organisations about their work, main battles and achievements for animals. This month we are pleased to interview Dr Joe Collins, Chief Veterinary Advisor (Europe) at The Donkey Sanctuary.

Have you met The Donkey Sanctuary?

Today, a kick-off meeting was held at the European Parliament to launch a working group dedicated to the European Citizens' Initiative Fur Free Europe. With over 1.3 million signatures collected in 8 months, the ECI Fur Free Europe clearly reflects the wishes of a majority of European citizens for a Europe without exploitation of animals for fashion.

Working group for the ECI Fur Free Europe successfully launched at the European Parliament

25 January 2023

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FarmAnimals

The investigation once again sheds light on some serious issues in the chicken farming system that produces billions of animals annually. With the current revision of the animal welfare legislation this could, and must, be stopped.

Italian television show unveils the sad reality behind organic chicken production

Animal Equality UK are raising the alarm as salmon mortality rates on Scottish salmon farms are rocketing.

Scottish farmed salmon dying in droves before slaughter

The last two fur farms in Norway will be closing permanently by the end of January 2023 according to the country’s Fur Farmers Association, bringing the industry to a close two years before a legal ban comes into force in 2025.

Fur farming ends in Norway as remaining farms close doors

On January 10 2023, an event at the European Parliament was held to discuss the future of male chick and female duckling culling. Positive feedback from the policymakers in attendance and interest in alternatives to the practice suggest an EU-wide ban could be within our grasp.

Male chick and female duckling culling to be banned? Recent EP event wins interest from EU policymakers

18 January 2023

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Call for information on the targeted revision of Annexes III and IV of Directive 2010/63/EU

Winning the race to the top: ensuring (new) EU animal welfare rules apply to imported products

New report explains urgent need to protect animals in disasters

AGRIFISH: some unprogressive Member States try to go “business as usual” on live animal transport

Crab and lobster welfare takes a step forward with first UK supermarket benchmark

End animal testing European Citizens’ Initiative validated with over 1.2 million signatures

Have you met The Donkey Sanctuary?

Working group for the ECI Fur Free Europe successfully launched at the European Parliament

Italian television show unveils the sad reality behind organic chicken production

Scottish farmed salmon dying in droves before slaughter

Fur farming ends in Norway as remaining farms close doors

Male chick and female duckling culling to be banned? Recent EP event wins interest from EU policymakers

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