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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sweden shuts down mink farms: victory for animal welfare, but a ban is still needed
STOCKHOLM, 27 JANUARY 2025 - In a significant step for animal welfare, the Swedish government has followed through on its 2023 commitment to provide decommissioning...