New Animal Welfare Standards Could Impact Trade
GERMANY - The future of animal husbandry in Germany is under discussion and the Green party has made it a campaign issue for upcoming federal and state elections. The implementation of national standards prior to the EU-wide standards could hurt the competitiveness of German farmers. Beyond changing production conditions in Germany and Europe, there are calls to ensure that imported animal products also comply with European animal welfare standards.
1 November 2012
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