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Follow-up to the European Citizens’ Initiative “Fur Free Europe”

Food safety

This initiative will follow-up on the 2023 response to the European Citizens’ Initiative "Fur Free Europe". It will present the Commission's assessment on the different issues outlined in that response and potential follow-up action.

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ID: 14669

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21 responses

European farmers urge science-based rules to protect fur farming

European farmers, 31 Jul 2025

The organization requests that any assessment be based on science rather than ideological pressure. They support harmonising welfare standards across the EU if they remain proportionate. They also advocate for using existing industry-led welfare certification data.
Preventing a ban allows the sector to protect 8,000 jobs and its annual exports.
A ban would harm rural communities that depend on fur farming for employment.

Eurogroup for Animals urges complete EU fur industry ban

Eurogroup for Animals, 28 Jul 2025

The group calls for a total ban on fur farming and imports. They argue current cages cannot meet the species-specific needs of animals.
A ban would permanently remove fur products from the European market.
Fur industry workers and businesses would lose their livelihoods and production revenue.

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Humane World for Animals Europe, 23 Jul 2025

Humane World for Animals Europe warmly welcomes this opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions Call for Evidence regarding the Fur Free Europe European Citizens Initiative. We unequivocally support the scenario outlined in Option 2, which proposes a ban, after a transition period, on…

Poultry industry urges EU to reject fur farming ban

Association de l'Aviculture, de l'Industrie et du Commerce de Volailles dans les Pays de l'Union Europeenne asbl, 25 Jul 2025

The association urges the Commission to refrain from an outright ban and instead implement harmonized welfare standards. They argue fur farming provides a vital outlet for poultry by-products within the circular economy.
Maintaining fur farms prevents higher waste disposal costs for poultry meat processors.
Rural communities would suffer from the destruction of local value chains and employment.

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VIER PFOTEN International, 1 Aug 2025

FOUR PAWS International welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions Fur Free Europe Call for Evidence. In our submission, we outline why Option 2a comprehensive ban on fur farming and on the placing on the market of farmed fur products, including imports from non-EU…

Veterinary federation urges EU-wide ban on fur farming

Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, 30 Jul 2025

The federation calls for a legally enacted phase-out of fur farming and trade. They support banning specific species and prohibiting all fur imports from third countries. This approach includes a transition period to coordinate the shift away from farming.
A ban eliminates high-risk zoonotic reservoirs that currently demand excessive veterinary resources.
Rural workers lose their current livelihoods as fur farms are dismantled across Europe.

German animal welfare group urges strict EU fur ban

Deutscher Tierschutzbund - German Animal Welfare Federation, 1 Aug 2025

The federation requests a strict ban on fur farming and imports. They claim animal welfare and economic profit form an unsolvable conflict.
A ban would successfully achieve their goal of ending animal suffering for luxury products.
Fur producers suffer because higher animal welfare standards make their operations economically unviable.

Djurens Rätt urges EU-wide ban on all fur farming

Djurens Rätt, 30 Jul 2025

The organization supports the purpose to ban all fur farming and trade in the EU. They advocate for a controlled phase-out including financial support for the transition.
A ban would fully remove animal welfare risks associated with the fur industry.
Fur farmers lose their livelihoods as profitable operations become impossible under strict requirements.

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Polskie Zrzeszenie Producentów Bydła Mięsnego, 31 Jul 2025

Polskie Zrzeszenie Producentów Bydła Mięsnego Stanowisko w sprawie inicjatywy Komisji Europejskiej: Europa wolna od futer Polskie Zrzeszenie Producentów Bydła Mięsnego, jako reprezentant kluczowego segmentu krajowego sektora rolno-mięsnego, pragnie wyrazić zdecydowany sprzeciw wobec propozycji…

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Fur Europe AISBL, 1 Aug 2025

Please see Fur Europe's feedback in the attached document.

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Una Terra Alapítvány, 30 Jul 2025

Submission from Una Terra Alapítvány Hungary: National-Level Context on Chinchilla Fur Farming Lack of Oversight and Regulatory Capacity The Hungarian fur farming industry clearly demonstrates that fur farming, particularly of chinchillas, is neither economically viable nor ethically sustainable.…

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The European Institute for Animal Law Policy, 1 Aug 2025

The European Institute for Animal Law & Policy welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the call for evidence on the assessment of the "Fur Free Europe" initiative. Please find our submission attached.

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Finnish Fur Breeders' Association, 1 Aug 2025

Euroopan Komissiolle/To European Commission Suomen Turkiseläinten Kasvattajain Liitto FIFURin asiantuntijalausunto Fur Free Europe kansalaisaloitteeseen / Finnish Fur Breeders Association FIFURs statement on the Fur Free Europe Initiative (following statement in Finnish) (The official language of…

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International Fur Federation, 1 Aug 2025

Please see the International Fur Federation's feedback in the attached document.

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LEGA ANTI VIVISEZIONE, 29 Jul 2025

LAV, tra le principali ONG italiane attive nella tutela dei diritti animali, accoglie con favore lopportunità di partecipare alla consultazione avviata dalla Commissione Europea fornendo dati e informazioni utili alla valutazione, da parte della Commissione, degli impatti ambientali, sociali,…

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VEREIN GEGEN TIERFABRIKEN, 1 Aug 2025

Der VEREIN GEGEN TIERFABRIKEN begrüßt die Möglichkeit, sich an dieser Stelle in den Gesetzgebungsprozess einbringen zu dürfen und spricht sich nachdrücklich für ein EU-weites Verbot der Pelztierzucht sowie ein Verkaufsverbot für Pelzprodukte auf dem europäischen Markt aus. Ein Großteil der…

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Mis Amigas Las Palomas, 1 Aug 2025

Desde nuestra organización sin ánimo de lucro para la defensa de los derechos de los animales estamos totalmente de acuerdo con prohibir las granjas de pieles en la UE así como la importación de dichos productos, cualquiera que sean las especies explotadas por su piel. No queremos una lista…

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Anima, 1 Aug 2025

Anima is a Danish animal rights organisation, working for over 20 years to document and address the animal welfare and sustainability issues of the fur industry, both nationally and internationally. This submission contributes evidence regarding the socio-economic impacts of a potential EU-wide ban…

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Fur Free Alliance, 31 Jul 2025

The Fur Free Alliance welcomes this opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions Call for Evidence on a Fur Free Europe. Please see the attached document for our full response. We are strongly in support of Scenario 2, a full ban on fur farming and the placement of farmed fur products on…

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SEY Suomen eläinsuojelu, 29 Jul 2025

SEY Suomen Eläinsuojelu kannattaa komission ajatusta turkis turkistarhauksen kieltoa mahdollisimman lyhyellä, korkeintaan muutaman vuoden siirtymäajalla. Kannatamme komission ajatusta siitä, että minkkien, kettujen, supikoirien ja chinchillojen turkistarhaus EU:ssa kielletään. Samalla on…

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Veterinary Ireland, 16 Jul 2025

Veterinary Ireland is the representative body for veterinary practitioners in Ireland. Through its Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) it provides advice and guidance on animal welfare matters. Veterinary Ireland's 2018 Policy document, on Fur Farming, is presented as Veterinary Ireland's contribution…