FVE recognises in its FVE position paper on Animal Welfare labelling that veterinarians as knowledgeable and accountable professionals have a special duty to take advantage of multiple opportunities to advocate for animal welfare.
For an Animal Welfare Label to be credible and valuable, veterinary expertise and supervision are imperative to advise on health and welfare as well as to verify the welfare claims.
FVE emphasises that animal health and welfare, as well as public health, including food safety, are all important and should be seen from a ‘One Health – One Welfare’ perspective.
The position paper has been adopted at the June 2022 General Assembly.
