NEWS
EFBA in the Register of Interest Representatives of the European Commission
23-01-2009
On 23rd January, EFBA has been entered on the European Commission's Register of Interest Representatives. EFBA, originally constituted in 1968, is established in Brussels since last December as an International Non-Profit Association. This legal status allows the development and financing of projects and also the promotion of activities of the liaison committees and working groups. EFBA believes that it is important to be officially registered at the European Commission beacuse it is its mission to represent the interests of the European fur farmers at both European and international institutions. By this registration, EFBA is adhering to the Code of Conduct of the Interest Representatives and to the fact that ' interest representatives are expected to apply the principles of openness, transparency, honesty and integrity'.
Animal Welfare considerations at International level
21-01-2009
EFBA representatives attended the Conference on Global Trade & Farm Animal Welfare in Brussels on January 20-21. Following the 2-days conference, the Health Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou stated that 'improved animal welfare makes perfect sense, from an ethical point of view and from a socio-economic perspective' and pointed out that at 'international level, we have to think of future developments through new trade opportunities and strategic partnerships'. The conference was organised by DG SANCO and DG Trade in collaboration with a coalition of animal welfare NGO's (WSPA, RSPCA, Eurogroup for Animals, Compassion in World Farming) and gathered some 400 delegates from 60 countries, including multilateral organisations such as OIE, FAO, WTO and World Bank. The Conference is part of several international initiatives wich seek to raise awareness of animal welfare and trade issues globally as foreseen in the Community Action Plan on the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2006-2010.
Animal Welfare considerations at International level
21-01-2009
EFBA representatives attended the Conference on Global Trade & Farm Animal Welfare in Brussels on January 20-21. Following the 2-days conference, the Health Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou stated that 'improved animal welfare makes perfect sense, from an ethical point of view and from a socio-economic perspective' and pointed out that at 'international level, we have to think of future developments through new trade opportunities and strategic partnerships'. The conference was organised by DG SANCO and DG Trade in collaboration with a coalition of animal welfare NGO's (WSPA, RSPCA, Eurogroup for Animals, Compassion in World Farming) and gathered some 400 delegates from 60 countries, including multilateral organisations such as OIE, FAO, WTO and World Bank. The Conference is part of several international initiatives wich seek to raise awareness of animal welfare and trade issues globally as foreseen in the Community Action Plan on the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2006-2010.
Czech Presidency work programme on Agriculture
19-01-2009
The Czech Republic is holding since beginning of January the Presidency of the European Union. As it is the tradition, the Presidency has outlined their key priorities for the next 6 months. Regarding agriculture matters, the Presidency will focus on the future debate of the CAP after 2013, agricultural product quality, simplifaction and animal welfare. The regulations on protection of animals at slaugther & killing and on animal by-products not intended for human consumption are expected to be adopted before the end of the Presidency. A proposal for animal transport travelling times & space allowances is also expected later this spring as well a general declaration on animal welfare.
Czech Presidency work programme on Agriculture
19-01-2009
The Czech Republic is holding since beginning of January the Presidency of the European Union. As it is the tradition, the Presidency has outlined their key priorities for the next 6 months. Regarding agriculture matters, the Presidency will focus on the future debate of the CAP after 2013, agricultural product quality, simplifaction and animal welfare. The regulations on protection of animals at slaugther & killing and on animal by-products not intended for human consumption are expected to be adopted before the end of the Presidency. A proposal for animal transport travelling times & space allowances is also expected later this spring as well a general declaration on animal welfare.
Animal Welfare considerations at International level
21-01-2009
EFBA representatives attended the Conference on Global Trade & Farm Animal Welfare in Brussels on January 20-21. Following the 2-days conference, the Health Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou stated that 'improved animal welfare makes perfect sense, from an ethical point of view and from a socio-economic perspective' and pointed out that at 'international level, we have to think of future developments through new trade opportunities and strategic partnerships'. The conference was organised by DG SANCO and DG Trade in collaboration with a coalition of animal welfare NGO's (WSPA, RSPCA, Eurogroup for Animals, Compassion in World Farming) and gathered some 400 delegates from 60 countries, including multilateral organisations such as OIE, FAO, WTO and World Bank. The Conference is part of several international initiatives wich seek to raise awareness of animal welfare and trade issues globally as foreseen in the Community Action Plan on the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2006-2010.
Animal Welfare considerations at International level
21-01-2009
EFBA representatives attended the Conference on Global Trade & Farm Animal Welfare in Brussels on January 20-21. Following the 2-days conference, the Health Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou stated that 'improved animal welfare makes perfect sense, from an ethical point of view and from a socio-economic perspective' and pointed out that at 'international level, we have to think of future developments through new trade opportunities and strategic partnerships'. The conference was organised by DG SANCO and DG Trade in collaboration with a coalition of animal welfare NGO's (WSPA, RSPCA, Eurogroup for Animals, Compassion in World Farming) and gathered some 400 delegates from 60 countries, including multilateral organisations such as OIE, FAO, WTO and World Bank. The Conference is part of several international initiatives wich seek to raise awareness of animal welfare and trade issues globally as foreseen in the Community Action Plan on the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2006-2010.
Czech Presidency work programme on Agriculture
19-01-2009
The Czech Republic is holding since beginning of January the Presidency of the European Union. As it is the tradition, the Presidency has outlined their key priorities for the next 6 months. Regarding agriculture matters, the Presidency will focus on the future debate of the CAP after 2013, agricultural product quality, simplifaction and animal welfare. The regulations on protection of animals at slaugther & killing and on animal by-products not intended for human consumption are expected to be adopted before the end of the Presidency. A proposal for animal transport travelling times & space allowances is also expected later this spring as well a general declaration on animal welfare.