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June 8, 2017
European Union urged to make shifting diets from meat consumption to plant-based alternatives an urgent policy priority
The EU must make encouraging a shift away from meat-heavy diets towards more plant-based foods an urgent policy priority, in order to tackle climate change, improve consumer health and protect animal welfare, said MEPs and experts from industry, research and innovation.
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June 6, 2017
Leading online luxury fashion retailer YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP announces fur-free policy with The HSUS, HSI and LAV
Yoox Net-A-Porter Group, the world’s leading online luxury fashion retailer, has today announced a new fur free policy which will exclude all items and accessories made from animal fur from all of its multi-brand online stores in line with its adherence to the international Fur Free Retailer Program. The fur free policy, follows a long-standing relationship with The Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society International and Lega Anti Vivisezione.
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May 17, 2017
Forward Food
Participating in Forward Food is not only good for people, planet and animals, it’s also good for business.
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May 16, 2017
European Commission applauded for ending raw ivory exports
HSI/Europe applauded the European Commission for announcing that it would end the export of old raw ivory by 1st July 2017 following the adoption of a new EU guidance on ivory trade.
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April 10, 2017
Time to put a CAP on meat consumption
The European Commission is asking for public opinion on the EU’s outdated agricultural policy. This is a rare opportunity to make the world a better place for animals, the planet, and public health.
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April 10, 2017
Illegal cat fur sold as faux fur on British high-street
An investigation by animal charity HSI/UK has discovered shoes containing real cat fur for sale on the British high-street by youth fashion chain Missguided.
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March 14, 2017
European Parliament adopts ambitious report on horse welfare
HSI/Europe applauded the European Parliament for voting overwhelmingly in favour of a report on the responsible ownership and care of equine animals.
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March 9, 2017
HSI calls on zoos to step-up security for vulnerable species following rhino poaching in Paris
Following the brutal killing of a four-year-old male southern white rhinoceros named Vince in a zoo near Paris, HSI called on the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria to urgently review and improve security protection for vulnerable animals in light of the increased threat from the global poaching crisis.
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March 7, 2017
Switzerland bans trade in commercial seal products
HSI applauds Switzerland for prohibiting the trade in products of commercial, non-indigenous seal hunts (including seal skins, oil, meat and organs). The decision aligns Switzerland with the European Union ban that has been in place since 2009.
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March 2, 2017
European Parliament adopts robust report on trade policy and wildlife protection
The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of a robust report concerning EU Common Commercial Policy in the context of wildlife sustainability imperatives.
