U.S. Federal Court upholds Massachusetts Question 3
Massachusetts Question 3 bans the sale of pork from hogs born to sows raised in housing that doesn’t comply with the state’s prescriptive standards.
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The Netherlands seeks to ban use of electric prods in livestock
The aim is to prevent animal abuse. In practice, electroshock equipment is used too often and not according to the rules.
New import restrictions for Poland due to ASF
Due to ASF in Poland, temporary restrictions have been imposed on the import and transit of several goods from seven provinces through Kazakhstan.
USA: FDA finalizes guidance on Veterinary Feed Directives
The VFD final rule outlines the process for authorizing the use of approved animal drugs in the feed of food-producing animals that require veterinary oversight.
US: "Approved by FDA” labelling now in force for animal drugs
The statement “Approved by FDA” must appear on the labeling of approved animal drugs in the marketplace.
U.S: FDA proposes new regulations for animal drug labeling
If finalized, the rule would create for the first time a comprehensive set of regulations establishing requirements for the content and format of the labeling for new animal drugs.
Florida bans the sale of lab-grown meat
Florida passed legislature prohibiting the sale of cultivated meat in the state.
UK government brings in Veterinary Medicines Regulations legislation
Legislation being introduced will make regulations more effective and maintain the UK as an attractive place to market veterinary medicines.
Agreement reached on Denmark's animal welfare initiatives
The broad majority have agreed on 31 initiatives in Denmark's first animal welfare agreement.
Denmark requires PRRS clinical statement at slaughter
All pig producers who send pigs for slaughter must have a clinical PRRS statement starting November 4, 2023.
Poland begins training courses on the operation of biogas plants
A series of free workshops on the operation of agricultural biogas plants will be launched on October 12 for those interested in building such a plant and for representatives of public administration.
Missouri makes it a felony to interfere with livestock transportation
The state of Missouri has passed legislation making it a felony to interfere with the transportation of livestock.
Canada's pork industry opposes the UK Accession to CPTPP
Meat sector representatives claim there is no viable market access for beef and pork.
U.S: Texas signs meat labeling law
The legislation specifies that the term "meat" does not include an analogue product or a cell-cultured product and that these products must be clearly labelled as such.
U.S: Legislation to ensure state autonomy over agricultural practices introduced
Senators introduced the EATS Act to ensure state autonomy over agricultural practices following the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Proposition 12.
U.S. Governors send letter to Congress against Proposition 12
A letter urges Congress to reintroduce the Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act to prevent states from impeding interstate agricultural trade.