The EU laws we need

We want to see the forthcoming revision introduce strong, science-based and precise rules with quantifiable standards that are enforceable.

We are calling for the phaseout of caged farming by 2027; the introduction of species-specific standards for all farmed animals, including fish; and a reduction in stocking densities on farms. Bans on routine mutilations and on force-feeding should be put in place.

Species-specific rules for live animal transport, including transport of fish, should also be introduced, with overall transport time limits of 8 hours, or 4 hours for the most vulnerable species. The transport of unweaned and pregnant animals and the export of live animals to third countries should be banned.

We also ask for the phaseout of cruel slaughtering methods, including a ban on the maceration or asphyxiation of day-old chicks, a ban on the gassing of pigs with high concentrations of carbon dioxide and on water-bath stunning of poultry.

For more information on our asks, please visit this link.