Brazil's foie gras ban covers imports as well as production: one standard for everything sold, whatever the origin. The EU, UK and New Zealand ban practices at home that imports can still use. Higher welfare standards shouldn't stop at the border. www.animalpolicyinternational.org/post/brazil-...

Brazil's foie gras ban covers imports too, and the design is what matters

On 23 July 2026 Brazil signed Law 15.475, banning the production and sale of any food produced by force-feeding. Because it applies to sale, it covers imported foie gras as well as domestic…

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Demand for Labour to uphold its commitment to ban foie gras imports to the UK www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026...

Animal activists drop giant banner on the Thames demanding foie gras import ban

The latest YouGov polling shows that almost nine in ten (87%) of the UK public support banning foie gras imports.

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💡 Why NZ should apply its welfare standards to imports. Closing the Welfare Gap makes the case. Vision Into Action covers the application. There’s also a legal analysis. Together we show the policy is legal, practical and backed by 80%+ of Kiwis. Read: animalpolicyinternational.org/publications

🇪🇺 EU Livestock Strategy backs equivalent welfare standards for imports, BUT the devil is in the detail. Read our analysis and recommendations 👉️ www.animalpolicyinternational.org/post/eu-live...

EU Livestock Strategy

Animal Policy International is encouraged by the European Commission's new Livestock Strategy, and in particular its commitment to apply equivalent animal welfare standards to imported products. It…

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NZ banned sow stalls- why is illegal pork on shelves?Welfare rules don't apply to imports. A new explainer answers common questions: is an import standard legal (yes), cost to shoppers (~25¢/week), and impact on NZ farmers (a level playing field). www.animalpolicyinternational.org/post/closing...

Closing the Welfare Gap in New Zealand: questions answered

New Zealand has banned some lower welfare practices in farming, such as sow stalls for pigs. Yet products made using those very practices can still be imported and sold here. A simple, targeted…

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230,000 people told the EU to #EndTheCageAge 🐔 Read our full analysis by Tashi at API: www.animalpolicyinternational.org/post/landmar... #AnimalWelfare #CageFree #EUPolicy #FarmedAnimals #EndTheCageAge #AnimalsDeserveMore #FoodPolicy #EULaw

Landmark EU consultation response shows overwhelming demand to end cages and apply welfare standards to imports

More than 230,000 people responded to the European Commission's public consultation on farmed animal welfare - the largest response in the consultation's history. The results confirm overwhelming…

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News in 🇻🇬 🇪🇺 Trade: The EFRA Select Committee has urged the Government to pursue a Swiss-style exemption from dynamic alignment on animal welfare in the UK-EU SPS Agreement. This recommendation echoes calls from animal protection groups. Read more ➡️ www.animalpolicyinternational.org/post/efra-co...

EFRA Committee Backs Animal Welfare Import Standards in UK-EU SPS Agreement

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee has released a major report calling on the Government to ensure that the UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement, currently…

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🇪🇺The EU-Mercosur deal threatens to flood the EU with imported beef and poultry raised in intensive systems that would be illegal in the EU @europarl.europa.eu must oppose ratification & require imports to meet EU #animalwelfare standards 🐄🐓 Read more @eurogroupforanimals.org: tinyurl.com/4wmft5ch

We’re hiring! Join the Animal Policy International team We are looking for two driven individuals to help us drive change for farmed animals: 🐷 EU Policy Manager (Brussels-based) 🐔 Campaigns Coordinator (Flexible location) Learn more 👉 www.animalpolicyinternational.org/post/work-wi...

Our view: UK Government's animal welfare strategy a step forward - But import loophole must be closed www.animalpolicyinternational.org/post/uk-gove...

UK Government's animal welfare strategy a step forward - But import loophole must be closed

Animal Policy International (API) welcomes the Government's new Animal Welfare Strategy, particularly the commitment to consult on phasing out cages for layer hens and farrowing crates for pigs as a…

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🇳🇿We had a fantastic launch event this week in NZ Parliament for our new report 'Vision into Action' on the feasibility of a fair imports policy Encouraging to see strong cross-party & industry interest in implementation Thanks to Barbara Kuriger MP for hosting us! Link to full article below👇

🚨BREAKING: New report by Animal Policy International finds that a fair import policy is politically and economically feasible. ⚡We can stop cruel imports.⚡ 📘 Read our report to learn more: www.animalpolicyinternational.org/post/new-rep... #animalwelfare #trade #newzealand

New Report: Applying NZ animal welfare standards to imports is politically and economically viable

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

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🇬🇧A great few days at Labour Party Conference! Our Head of UK Policy Tashi Thomas spoke on an animal welfare panel with @joshnewburymp.bsky.social & @ruthjoneslabour.bsky.social Tashi stressed the need to protect UK's ability to set and enforce animal welfare standards in the EU trade deal🐾 #Lab25

We're hiring! Want to improve the lives of millions of animals? API is looking for a Public Affairs Manager in New Zealand. Full description and apply ➡ www.animalpolicyinternational.org/post/work-wi... #hiringnow #newzealand #policy #publicaffairs

🇬🇧📊 NEW POLL reveals that an overwhelming 89% of Brits believe the UK should be able to decide on the animal welfare standards of all animal products sold in the country including imports. Support for banning lower-welfare imports is also trending up📈📈📈 🧵

👎 Despite a dedicated chapter on animal welfare, the European Commission has missed yet another opportunity to condition preferential imports to EU welfare standards with the EU-Mexico trade deal. Europe must #StopCruelImports Read our briefing bit.ly/3D7ygWL

Produced to far worse environmental and #AnimalWelfare standards www.ft.com/content/9170...

Australian steak influx threatens UK beef, farmers warn

A sharp uptick in prime cuts is distorting the UK market, say industry groups

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🇬🇧We share the NFU's concern about trade deals allowing imports produced in ways banned in the UK While the PM's assurances on food standards are welcome, we need firm guarantees that animal welfare - not just hygiene - will be protected in all trade deals 🧵 www.farminguk.com/news/pm-vows...

PM vows to protect UK food standards after NFU pressure

The prime minister has personally assured the NFU that Britain’s high farming and food standards will not be sacrificed on the altar of trade.

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🇪🇺 Great to see the Commission introducing import standards that 'match EU welfare criteria' for companion animals. This principle must also apply to animals farmed abroad for EU consumers. The EC committed to "alignment of standards for imported products" - it's time to make this a reality! #trade

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✅ Minimum standards for breeding, care, and housing ✅ Tightening traceability for online sales to curb illegal trade ✅ Training for animal handlers ✅ Educating buyers on responsible ownership ✅ Import standards to match EU welfare criteria

@dwarkesh.bsky.social & Lewis Bollard on why applying animal welfare standards to imports is essential - not just to protect hard-won wins for farmed animals, but to create the conditions for further progress. 🧵

The world is turning away from fur. Fur farming causes immense animal suffering that can’t be solved with improvements to regulation. The EU must: ❌ Ban fur farming for all fur-bearing species ❌ Ban the import of farmed fur products, no matter their origin 🧵

Only EU slaughter rules apply to animal products imported into the EU. That means EU shoppers may unknowingly be funding cruel farming practices abroad. 🇪🇺 It’s time to raise the bar: require EU‐equivalent welfare for all imports. 📘 Dive into our latest report 👇 #StopCruelImports bit.ly/3U3DTKJ

🇪🇺 The EU's animal welfare laws are being revised - now is the moment to stop fuelling animal suffering abroad through imports! A new @eurogroupforanimals.org report shows this is legally feasible and would have a significantly positive impact. 👉 bit.ly/3U3DTKJ #StopCruelImports #animalwelfare

🇪🇺 Animal Policy International has responded to the European Commission’s call for evidence on animal welfare legislation. We’re urging the EU to apply its welfare standards to all animal products sold in the Single Market—including imports. 🧵 Thread below #StopCruelImports #trade #animalwelfare

🇬🇧UK farmers raise the alarm about welfare standards in imported Australian beef. Consumers have demanded higher welfare standards, yet beef from feedlots - virtually non-existent in UK farming - is filling our supermarket shelves #StopCruelImports 🐄 www.beefcentral.com/trade/uk-far...

UK farmers outraged Australian beef is selling cheaper citing lower welfare standards - Beef Central

Farmers in the UK outraged to see imported beef, including from Australia, selling cheaper citing the countries have lower welfare standards...Read More

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🇬🇧 The UK's new Trade Strategy calls out cruel imports - and commits to act when overseas produce has an "unfair advantage". But could the new EU-UK trade deal stand in the way? Our latest article breaks it down - link in comments 🔗 #StopCruelImports #trade #animalwelfare

🇬🇧 When people act, policy changes. Your voice can help #StopCruelImports! We banned sow stalls & barren battery cages because they're cruel. Yet we import products using these methods. We must close the imports loophole! 📩Take <5 mins to Steve Reed MP today www.stopcruelimports.uk/take-action

Take action | UK Stop Cruel Imp.

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🚨🇬🇧First look at UK's new Trade Strategy: promising signals for animal welfare in trade! It mentions imports produced using methods banned in the UK—like sow stalls & battery cages Gov says it’ll consider “unfair advantage” & use quotas, exclusions & safeguards to protect sectors More to come🐖

🇬🇧It was a pleasure to meet with Animal Welfare Minister Baroness Sue Hayman yesterday to discuss how we can use trade policy to help farmed animals. Thank you Sue for being a dedicated champion for animals! #StopCruelImports #Trade

🇬🇧🚨𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 Lord Zac Goldsmith warns the EU-UK agreement has "profound implications for animal welfare" and "likely means the UK cannot restrict imports that fail to meet our animal welfare standards" Find out more👇

Starmer risks shredding Tories' hard-fought Brexit win on animals in EU deal

Environmentalist Zac Goldsmith has raised concerns about a "troubling commitment" in the Prime Minister's deal with the EU.

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