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Balancing trade and welfare: The UK-GCC challenge in animal welfare standards
The UK Government must act now to protect animal welfare standards in the GCC trade deal.
Sep 3, 20254 min read


Animal Policy International Urges Ban on Fur Farming and Imports in the EU
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.
Aug 7, 20253 min read


Animal Policy International urges the EU to apply animal welfare standards to all imports
Read our response to the European Commission's call for evidence on animal welfare legislation
Jul 16, 20253 min read


UK Trade Strategy flags low-welfare farming in imports
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.
Jul 4, 20252 min read


Animal Welfare Groups Raise Alarm: EU Veterinary Agreement Threatens UK Standards
A veterinary agreement between the UK and EU risks undermining Britain's ability to safeguard animal welfare standards
May 19, 20253 min read


Event: Stop Cruel Imports Petition Handover and Member's Bill
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.
May 7, 20253 min read


New Zealand: New Members' Bill Announced to Close Imports Loophole
A new members bill to address New Zealand's animal welfare import inconsistencies was unveiled at Parliament today.
May 5, 20252 min read


API Report Launch Event in UK Parliament on the Importance of Animal Welfare in Trade
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.
Apr 30, 20253 min read


New UK report warns urgent action needed on animal welfare in trade to avert looming threat
A new report warns that many animal products imported into the UK are produced using methods that are illegal locally.
Apr 28, 20253 min read


API’s Submission on New Zealand-India Trade Negotiations: Call to Address More Potential Cruel Imports
Animal Policy International submits four recommendations on New Zealand-India trade negotiations.
Apr 15, 20254 min read


UK-US Trade Deal Threatens Animal Welfare and British Farmers As Government Appears to Row Back On Commitments
Ministers must not abandon promises to “protect farmers from being undercut in trade deals”
Apr 2, 20252 min read


NZ-India Trade Talks Risk Increasing Cruel Imports Unless Action Taken
NZ-India trade negotiations raise serious concerns about the potential increase in lower-welfare animal product imports.
Mar 25, 20252 min read


Strong Farmer Support for Stopping Cruel Imports at NZ Agriculture Event
Strong support from farmers and rural New Zealanders at the Central Districts Field Days for requiring imports to meet NZ welfare standards.
Mar 22, 20252 min read


EU: Animal Welfare Standards to be Extended to Imported Products
European Commission unveiled Vision for Agriculture and Food that seeks to apply EU animal welfare standards to imported products.
Feb 20, 20253 min read


Animal Welfare in UK Trade Policy: A Call to Action
API emphasised the critical importance of ensuring that the UK's commitment to animal welfare is properly reflected in its trade policy.
Jan 28, 20252 min read


Stop Outsourcing Cruelty: UK MPs Support Action on Low-Welfare Imports
API event at Parliament to build support for legislation requiring imported animal products to meet UK animal welfare standards
Dec 12, 20242 min read


EU-Mercosur trade deal risks flooding EU markets with low-welfare imports from South America
Animal Policy International expresses serious concerns about the animal welfare implications of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement-
Dec 12, 20242 min read


Legal Reports: Import Restrictions on Cruel Imports Compatible with WTO Rules
Animal Policy International’s two new reports on the United Kingdom and New Zealand, with independent legal advice, find that import...
Nov 6, 20243 min read


Polling Shows 4 in 5 New Zealanders are Unaware of Cruel Imports
A new poll is highlighting a concerning lack of awareness about animal products imported into New Zealand.
Oct 1, 20242 min read


EU-India Trade: time to Prioritise Animal Welfare
An investigation into Indian farms has uncovered distressing conditions for hens, broilers, fish and shrimp.
Sep 30, 20241 min read
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