Tag: food

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  EU Council and Parliament reach a provisional deal to improve the welfare and traceability of cats and dogs across Europe

  November 25, 2025

  The agreement aims to improve the welfare of cats and dogs that are kept by breeders, selling establishments and shelters, while also improving consumer protection, ensuring fair competition and fighting illegal trade.

  TAGS: Breeding, caesaraen sections, Cats, claws, conformation, dog breeding establishments, Ear cropping, EU, food, inbreeding, Legislation, Microchipping, outdoor, Proposed Legislation, responsible ownership, Tail Docking, traits, veterinarians

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  Switzerland: New Labelling Requirements for Animal Products

  June 29, 2025

  Switzerland: From 1 July 2025 – new food labelling law for meat, milk, or eggs, frogs legs and liver meat – if animals have undergone certain painful procedures

  TAGS: anaesthesia, beaks, beef, chickens, clipped, duck, eggs, food, food labelling, hens, meat, painful procedures, Pigs, pork, Switzerland, Welfare issues