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As part of the "Farm to Fork" strategy, the Commission has launched a public consultation on the revision of animal welfare legislation. The aim is to present a revised legislative proposal to the Member States and the European Parliament within two years.
Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides, said: "Animal welfare is a benchmark for civilized societies. Sustainable food production could not be achieved without it being taken into account and that is why it is a pillar of our Farm to Fork strategy. Our citizens care about animals and want the European Union to do more for them. Citizens' views are therefore crucial as we embark on the development of future European animal welfare standards. We will also be paying particular attention to what farmers, food operators, NGOs, and public authorities have to contribute on this issue. Help us build a better future for animals in the EU by actively participating in the consultation we are launching. "
The consultation, which will run for 14 weeks, until January 21, 2022, should allow the gathering of opinions from the general public and the various stakeholders in the sector on a wide range of topics. It follows a roadmap published last summer that received nearly 1,000 comments. The aim of the planned revision is to ensure a higher level of animal welfare, align European legislation with the latest scientific evidence, broaden its scope and facilitate its implementation.
October 15, 2021/ European Commission/ European Union.
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