@animalpolicyint.bsky.social - Animal Policy International

08 Apr 2026 07:15 +0000

230,000 people told the EU to #EndTheCageAge 🐔 Read our full analysis by Tashi at API: https://www.animalpolicyinternational.org/post/landmark-eu-consultation-response-shows-overwhelming-demand-to-end-cages-and-apply-welfare-standards #AnimalWelfare #CageFree #EUPolicy #FarmedAnimals #EndTheCageAge #AnimalsDeserveMore #FoodPolicy #EULaw

06 Feb 2026 08:53 +0000

News in 🇻🇬 🇪🇺 Trade: The EFRA Select Committee has urged the Government to pursue a Swiss-style exemption from dynamic alignment on animal welfare in the UK-EU SPS Agreement. This recommendation echoes calls from animal protection groups. Read more ➡️ https://www.animalpolicyinternational.org/post/efra-committee-backs-animal-welfare-import-standards-in-uk-eu-sps-agreement

15 Jan 2026 12:15 +0000

🇪🇺The EU-Mercosur deal threatens to flood the EU with imported beef and poultry raised in intensive systems that would be illegal in the EU @europarl.europa.eu must oppose ratification & require imports to meet EU #animalwelfare standards 🐄🐓 Read more @eurogroupforanimals.org: tinyurl.com/4wmft5ch

23 Dec 2025 14:07 +0000

We’re hiring! Join the Animal Policy International team We are looking for two driven individuals to help us drive change for farmed animals: 🐷 EU Policy Manager (Brussels-based) 🐔 Campaigns Coordinator (Flexible location) Learn more 👉 https://www.animalpolicyinternational.org/post/work-with-us-we-re-hiring-for-two-roles

22 Dec 2025 15:19 +0000

Our view: UK Government's animal welfare strategy a step forward - But import loophole must be closed https://www.animalpolicyinternational.org/post/uk-government-s-animal-welfare-strategy-a-step-forward-but-import-loophole-must-be-closed

24 Oct 2025 01:26 +0000

🇳🇿We had a fantastic launch event this week in NZ Parliament for our new report 'Vision into Action' on the feasibility of a fair imports policy Encouraging to see strong cross-party & industry interest in implementation Thanks to Barbara Kuriger MP for hosting us! Link to full article below👇

21 Oct 2025 10:33 +0000

🚨BREAKING: New report by Animal Policy International finds that a fair import policy is politically and economically feasible. ⚡We can stop cruel imports.⚡ 📘 Read our report to learn more: https://www.animalpolicyinternational.org/post/new-report-reveals-that-applying-nz-animal-welfare-standards-to-imports-is-politically-and-economica #animalwelfare #trade #newzealand

01 Oct 2025 23:39 +0000

🇬🇧A great few days at Labour Party Conference! Our Head of UK Policy Tashi Thomas spoke on an animal welfare panel with @joshnewburymp.bsky.social & @ruthjoneslabour.bsky.social Tashi stressed the need to protect UK's ability to set and enforce animal welfare standards in the EU trade deal🐾 #Lab25

26 Sep 2025 14:28 +0000

We're hiring! Want to improve the lives of millions of animals? API is looking for a Public Affairs Manager in New Zealand. Full description and apply ➡ https://www.animalpolicyinternational.org/post/work-with-us-api-is-hiring-a-nz-public-affairs-manager #hiringnow #newzealand #policy #publicaffairs

25 Sep 2025 22:44 +0000

🇬🇧📊 NEW POLL reveals that an overwhelming 89% of Brits believe the UK should be able to decide on the animal welfare standards of all animal products sold in the country including imports. Support for banning lower-welfare imports is also trending up📈📈📈 🧵

18 Aug 2025 13:38 +0000

🇬🇧We share the NFU's concern about trade deals allowing imports produced in ways banned in the UK While the PM's assurances on food standards are welcome, we need firm guarantees that animal welfare - not just hygiene - will be protected in all trade deals 🧵 https://www.farminguk.com/news/pm-vows-to-protect-uk-food-standards-after-nfu-pressure_67056.html

13 Aug 2025 14:49 +0000

🇪🇺 Great to see the Commission introducing import standards that 'match EU welfare criteria' for companion animals. This principle must also apply to animals farmed abroad for EU consumers. The EC committed to "alignment of standards for imported products" - it's time to make this a reality! #trade [contains quote post or other embedded content]

11 Aug 2025 13:41 +0000

@dwarkesh.bsky.social & Lewis Bollard on why applying animal welfare standards to imports is essential - not just to protect hard-won wins for farmed animals, but to create the conditions for further progress. 🧵

07 Aug 2025 17:07 +0000

The world is turning away from fur. Fur farming causes immense animal suffering that can’t be solved with improvements to regulation. The EU must: ❌ Ban fur farming for all fur-bearing species ❌ Ban the import of farmed fur products, no matter their origin 🧵

17 Jul 2025 10:42 +0000

🇪🇺 The EU's animal welfare laws are being revised - now is the moment to stop fuelling animal suffering abroad through imports! A new @eurogroupforanimals.org report shows this is legally feasible and would have a significantly positive impact. 👉 bit.ly/3U3DTKJ #StopCruelImports #animalwelfare

16 Jul 2025 11:28 +0000

🇪🇺 Animal Policy International has responded to the European Commission’s call for evidence on animal welfare legislation. We’re urging the EU to apply its welfare standards to all animal products sold in the Single Market—including imports. 🧵 Thread below #StopCruelImports #trade #animalwelfare

09 Jul 2025 14:20 +0000

🇬🇧UK farmers raise the alarm about welfare standards in imported Australian beef. Consumers have demanded higher welfare standards, yet beef from feedlots - virtually non-existent in UK farming - is filling our supermarket shelves #StopCruelImports 🐄 https://www.beefcentral.com/trade/uk-farmers-outraged-australian-beef-is-selling-cheaper-citing-lower-welfare-standards/

04 Jul 2025 14:56 +0000

🇬🇧 The UK's new Trade Strategy calls out cruel imports - and commits to act when overseas produce has an "unfair advantage". But could the new EU-UK trade deal stand in the way? Our latest article breaks it down - link in comments 🔗 #StopCruelImports #trade #animalwelfare

01 Jul 2025 10:52 +0000

🇬🇧 When people act, policy changes. Your voice can help #StopCruelImports! We banned sow stalls & barren battery cages because they're cruel. Yet we import products using these methods. We must close the imports loophole! 📩Take <5 mins to Steve Reed MP today www.stopcruelimports.uk/take-action https://www.stopcruelimports.uk/take-action

26 Jun 2025 16:54 +0000

🚨🇬🇧First look at UK's new Trade Strategy: promising signals for animal welfare in trade! It mentions imports produced using methods banned in the UK—like sow stalls & battery cages Gov says it’ll consider “unfair advantage” & use quotas, exclusions & safeguards to protect sectors More to come🐖

13 Jun 2025 18:28 +0000

🇬🇧It was a pleasure to meet with Animal Welfare Minister Baroness Sue Hayman yesterday to discuss how we can use trade policy to help farmed animals. Thank you Sue for being a dedicated champion for animals! #StopCruelImports #Trade

13 Jun 2025 18:06 +0000

🇬🇧🚨𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 Lord Zac Goldsmith warns the EU-UK agreement has "profound implications for animal welfare" and "likely means the UK cannot restrict imports that fail to meet our animal welfare standards" Find out more👇 https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/2068269/keir-starmer-risks-shredding-tories

12 Jun 2025 14:53 +0000

🇬🇧Supermarkets are stocking more imported meat that does not meet UK animal welfare standards. ❌ Bad for animals ❌ Bad for our farmers ❌ Not what the public wants It’s time to #StopCruelImports https://www.theguardian.com/food/2025/jun/10/cheaper-imported-chicken-and-beef-increasingly-seen-in-uk-supermarkets

12 Jun 2025 11:52 +0000

The UK banned fur farming 20+ years ago, yet imported fur is still sold nationwide. We must close the loophole for a truly #FurFreeBritain. Thanks @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social & @fourpawsuk.bsky.social for yesterday's event supporting @ruthjoneslabour.bsky.social's Bill. #StopCruelImports

09 May 2025 02:06 +0000

🇳🇿 API alongside dairy farmer Walt Cavendish had a pleasure meeting New Zealand First MP and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Patterson to discuss how we can solve the double standard and #stopcruelimports

07 May 2025 11:50 +0000

The UK has signed a free trade deal with India that risks opening our market to cruel farming practices. Our new investigation reveals Indian egg farms keeping up to 10 hens in cages meant for 2-3 birds - practices banned in Britain since 2012. #StopCruelImports

07 May 2025 11:50 +0000