Publications

This report reveals for the first time the current and future landscape of the UK's animal product imports. It identifies critical gaps in animal welfare standards between the UK and those that export to it and proposes a solution to require animal products imported into the UK to meet domestic animal welfare standards.

A legal opinion finds that applying the UK’s animal welfare standards to imports is consistent with the World Trade Organization rules and the UK's free trade agreement obligations. Closing the import loophole would consistently meet peoples expectations, ensure consumption does not support inhumane production overseas, and provide fairness for British farmers,

A legal opinion finds that extending New Zealand’s animal welfare standards to imports is consistent with the World Trade Organization rules. Closing the welfare gap would consistently meet Kiwi’s expectations, ensure consumption does not support inhumane production overseas, and provide fairness for New Zealand farmers,

This report analyses New Zealand’s animal product imports and assesses the “welfare gap” between New Zealand and other jurisdictions. It reveals the extent to which New Zealand's relatively high animal welfare standards are undermined by low-welfare animal product imports.