| The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has just released its Scientific Opinion on the welfare of animals kept for fur production, aligning closely with FVE’s draft position paper on this topic.
EFSA concludes that the current housing systems for mink, foxes, raccoon dogs, and chinchillas on EU fur farms fail to prevent or substantially reduce key animal welfare issues. Among the most frequent and severe concerns identified are:
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| While EFSA’s opinion focuses solely on animal welfare, FVE’s position paper adopts a broader One Health–One Welfare perspective, also considering zoonotic risk, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability.
Both documents lead to the same conclusion: Fur farming presents serious animal welfare concerns and wider risks that render it disproportionate and unjustifiable. These contributions are part of the response to the European Commission’s mandate following the European Citizens’ Initiative “Fur Free Europe.” The Commission is expected to present its policy objectives on the matter by March 2026. 📘 Dive into the science: https://europa.eu/!WFYn9F |
