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The European Fur Breeders' Association (EFBA),
is the European umbrella organisation of 21 national fur breeders’
associations. EFBA works to promote a realistic public image of
European fur-farming based on openness and transparency…
› Mission
EFBA represents European fur farmers’ interests at both European and international institutions. To fulfill its mission, EFBA participates proactively in the development of a legislative framework and business conditions where all European fur farmers can compete effectively for sustainable growth as well as proudly meeting consumers’ demand for information about product origin. EFBA contributes to the development of best practices to respond to these specific areas by encouraging scientific research.
› Objectives
- Promote awareness and knowledge of the fur-farming sector in Europe.
- Maintain the European fur-farming sector as a worldwide leader in best practices
(e.g. animal welfare) by participating proactively in scientific research. - Strive to standardise European practices and legislation based on both high welfare
standards and socio-economic sustainability. - Promote a proud and realistic image of the fur-farming sector in public opinion and among European representatives.
News
The reform of the CAP post-2013.
The long-awaited Common agricultural policy (CAP) post-2013 proposals were unveiled yesterday by the European commission lead by EU farm commissioner Dacian Ciolos, and EFBA attended the session.
A small update on the political situation in Denmark
A new agricultural minister in Denmark and also the Danish government introduces a tax on saturated fat.
WelFur is progressing quickly!
16 scientists and veterinarians from all over Europe settled into their seats at 08.00 in EFBA's office Wednesday the 28th of September to discuss the progress of EFBA's comprehensive welfare protocol "WelFur".