EU
AMR Action Plan
Summary Description
Imposes alternatives to the use of antibiotics, including lower densities on farms.
Species
Farmed animals
Jurisdiction
EU
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Policy
Status
In force
Legal Value
Binding
Date Enacted
2017
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
European Commission, A European One Health Action Plan Against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), 2017 (E.U.)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- This policy aims to improve the enforcement of existing EU laws through:
Weaknesses
- Does not create additional duties or commitments to reduce the use of antimicrobials in animal agriculture, nor does it set quantifiable reduction targets in the reduction of antimicrobials in animal agriculture.
Related Laws/Policies
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