Not only does this interpretation run into arbitrary distinctions — what to do with halal and kosher meat, green electricity, or products
with high animal welfare standards — it also seems counterintuitive.
Directive 2010 / 63 / EU has firmly anchored the principles of the 3Rs (to Replace, Reduce and Refine the use of animals) in EU legislation and strives to achieve harmonization
with the highest animal welfare standards.
Not exact matches
«At Stonyfield, we know our farmers are working hard everyday to comply
with the organic
standard and maintain
high standards for
animal welfare.
«The consumer continues to expect antibiotic and hormone - free meat raised
with plenty of room and
high animal welfare standards,» he says.
Organic production is an overall system of farm management and food production that combines best environmental practices, a
high level of biodiversity, the preservation of natural resources, the application of
high animal welfare standards and a production method in line
with the preference of certain consumers for products produced using natural substances and processes.
This year Australian Organic will continue to provide people
with support and information to help them understand that organic products are better for our health and wellbeing, organic farming is so much better for the environment, organic
standards demand
high levels of
animal welfare, synthetic fertilisers and chemicals are harmful and buying GM free is important.
In response, the UK Department for International Trade (DIT) reaffirmed its commitment to a symbiotic trade agreement
with Australia,
with a spokesperson commenting: «This government has been very clear that the UK will maintain its own
high animal welfare and environmental
standards in future free trade agreements.
Following a public consultation exercise in 2010
with animal welfare organisations and the circus industry, the Government decided against a ban, and instead published a «tough new licensing scheme» in May 2011, which Defra said would ensure that any circuses in England wishing to show wild
animals «will need to demonstrate that they meet
high animal welfare standards» before they are granted a licence to keep those
animals.
BASC has welcomed the Labour Party's commitment to «promote
high standards with regards to game shoots, tackle criminality, and promote sustainability» contained within their
animal welfare consultation launched today
Increasing requirement for farmers to adopt
higher standards for food safety and biosecurity, become less reliant on the use of antimicrobials and hormones, and provide assurances regarding
animal welfare, in order to remain compliant
with regulations and competitive
Its mission is to show that farming can be conducted ethically,
with environmentally sustainable outcomes and
high animal welfare standards.
The new modern shelter design allows us to provide even more
animals with high - quality direct
animal care that meets best - practice
standards in
animal welfare.
The report's recommendations include: reward for breeders who deliver
high welfare standards; establishing a non-statutory independent Advisory Council on Dog Breeding to develop breeding strategies on an individual breed basis; a computerised system for the collection of disease prevalence from vets; an Accredited Breeder Scheme
with UKAS accreditation; permanent identification of dogs; new regulations under the
Animal Welfare Act creating an obligation on dog breeders to have regard to the health and
welfare of parent dogs and their offspring.
The way to achieve
higher standards of
animal welfare is not always easy, but we will continue to support and collaborate
with SENASA and other local
animal welfare organizations to help them achieve their goals.»
Its mission is to show that farming can be conducted ethically,
with environmentally sustainable outcomes and
high animal welfare standards.