Over 11,000 New Zealanders have signed a Stop Cruel Imports petition calling for legislation requiring imported animal products to comply with New Zealand's animal welfare laws. Green MP Steve Abel announced the introduction of his Animal Products (Closing the Welfare Gap) Amendment Bill, which aims to ensure imported animal products meet the same welfare standards required domestically.

A new members bill to address New Zealand's animal welfare import inconsistencies was unveiled at Parliament today.

A new report Closing the Welfare Gap was launched at an event in UK Parliament. It focuses on animal welfare in trade and urges action against cruel animal product imports.

A new report warns that many animal products imported into the UK are produced using methods that are illegal locally.

Animal Policy International submits four recommendations on New Zealand-India trade negotiations.

Ministers must not abandon promises to “protect farmers from being undercut in trade deals”

NZ-India trade negotiations raise serious concerns about the potential increase in lower-welfare animal product imports.

Strong support from farmers and rural New Zealanders at the Central Districts Field Days for requiring imports to meet NZ welfare standards.

European Commission unveiled Vision for Agriculture and Food that seeks to apply EU animal welfare standards to imported products.

API emphasised the critical importance of ensuring that the UK's commitment to animal welfare is properly reflected in its trade policy.

Animal Policy International seeks a Public Affairs Manager in New Zealand to support the organisation’s policy and communications work.

API event at Parliament to build support for legislation requiring imported animal products to meet UK animal welfare standards

Animal Policy International expresses serious concerns about the animal welfare implications of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement-

Animal Policy International’s two new reports on the United Kingdom and New Zealand, with independent legal advice, find that import...

A new poll is highlighting a concerning lack of awareness about animal products imported into New Zealand.

An investigation into Indian farms has uncovered distressing conditions for hens, broilers, fish and shrimp.

On 11 September, MPs, industry and NGO representatives met in the NZ Parliament for the launch of Stop Cruel Imports petition and campaign.

As NZ and India discuss the potential for a bilateral trade agreement, API has released a new investigation into battery cages in India.

California’s Proposition 12 requires imports to meet their animal welfare standards. Find out what it entails and how it is enforced.

Animal Policy International sent a letter to Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed about low welfare imports