The revision of this legislation stems from the mission letter to Commissioner Várhelyi, and will take place in the context of the Vision for Agriculture and Food adopted last February, in which the Commission committed to closely exchange with farmers, the food supply sector and civil society, on the issue of animal welfare.
The Commission plans to present its first proposal to revise EU legislation towards the end of next year. This proposal will be evidence-based and will be a follow-up on the Commission’s response to the Citizens’ Initiative ‘End the Cage Age’. It will also address the issue of animal welfare standards relating to products imported into the EU. The Commission’s work on the revision will be supported by other consultation activities, such as targeted surveys for the main stakeholders concerned, as well as scientific input provided by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Commissioner Várhelyi said: “Modernising some of our animal welfare rules is a clear expectation of our citizens. To address this request, while ensuring European farmers stay competitive, we seek the views of all interested parties on the rules for on-farm animal welfare. We need everyone around the table to come up with viable and future-proof solutions based on robust evidence.”
The consultation, available on the Have Your Say portal, will remain open until 12 December 2025.
Source: European Commission
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