New EU ban on keeping American Mink could spare millions from suffering
The EU has taken a significant step by listing the American mink (Neogale vison) as an Invasive Alien Species, potentially putting an end to mink fur farming across Europe. However, animal advocates warn that unless the European Commission blocks attempts to exploit legal loopholes, millions of mink could continue to suffer on fur farms despite
EU fur farms fail animal welfare: scientific opinion by EFSA
BRUSSELS, 30 JULY 2025 — The Fur Free Alliance welcomes the publication of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) scientific opinion on the welfare of animals kept for fur production. The findings provide conclusive evidence that the current fur farming systems used across the EU cause serious suffering for mink, foxes, raccoon dogs and chinchillas.
New footage reveals shocking fur farm cruelty, sparking calls for sales ban
BRUSSELS, 18 FEBRUARY 2025 – A newly released undercover investigation reveals appalling cruelty on European fur farms, where animals endure terrible suffering before being killed in horrific ways. Animal rights organisation GAIA, a Fur Free Alliance member, released the disturbing findings today to expose the inherent welfare problems of the fur trade and urge Belgium
New COVID-19 outbreak confirmed in Lombardy mink fur farm
ITALY, 14 FEBRUARY 2025 – A new outbreak of COVID-19 has been confirmed at an Italian mink farm in Capergnanica, between Crema and Lodi, reigniting concerns over animal welfare and public health. Italian Fur Free Alliance member LAV uncovered the outbreak at a facility that should have been shut down long ago and is now
China’s fur industry in drastic decline
The fur industry in China is in steep decline, with falling business numbers, fewer pelts produced, and fashion houses turning their back on the use of animal fur. The latest findings, as reported by Fur Free Alliance member organisation ACTAsia, show clear signs that the multi-billion pound industry is struggling. ACTAsia’s research reveals a sharp
Fur going out of fashion as production hits decades-low
Fur is increasingly falling out of favour, and that’s good news for animals. In 2023, global fur production plummeted by nearly 40% compared to the previous year, following a decade-long downward spiral that saw the industry shrink by a staggering 85%. These statistics are not just numbers: they represent millions of mink, foxes, and raccoon