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Furs: Reviews

Asked by Ruth JonesLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 81356

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the results of the Animal Welfare Committee's review of the responsible sourcing of fur will be published.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

Defra is continuing to build the evidence base on the fur sector. This includes commissioning our expert Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) to produce a report on what constitutes responsible sourcing of fur. This is due to be completed in 2025 and will be published on GOV.UK thereafter.

We are also aware that the European Food Safety Authority has published a report on the welfare of fur animals and are reviewing its findings.

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