Animal Policy International launched a report in NZ Parliament on the feasibility of applying Kiwi animal welfare standards to imports

The report examines the feasibility and economic implications of New Zealand aligning our import standards with local animal welfare standards

The report examines the feasibility and economic implications of New Zealand aligning its import standards with local animal welfare standards.

New Zealand's new pig welfare bill falls short for animals and for Kiwi farmers

An overwhelming 89% of Brits believe the UK should have the right to decide in the animal welfare standards of all products sold in the country, including imports.

Animal Policy International seeks a full-time Public Affairs Manager in New Zealand.

A veterinary agreement between the UK and EU risks undermining Britain's ability to safeguard animal welfare standards.

The UK Government must act now to protect animal welfare standards in the GCC trade deal.

Animal Policy International has submitted comprehensive evidence to the European Commission supporting the Fur Free Europe initiative, calling for an EU-wide ban on fur farming and the importation of all farmed fur products.

Read our response to the European Commission's call for evidence on animal welfare legislation

The UK’s new Trade Strategy raises concerns about imported products from farming systems banned in the UK - explicitly naming cruel production methods like sow stalls and battery cages.

A veterinary agreement between the UK and EU risks undermining Britain's ability to safeguard animal welfare standards

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.