EU
Etiquette Bien-Être Animal
Summary Description
Imposes higher voluntary animal welfare standards.
Species
Broiler chickens
Jurisdiction
EU
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Private Certification
Status
In force
Legal Value
Voluntary
Date Enacted
2018
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
Etiquette Bien-Être Animal
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Imposes higher animal welfare standards than standards contained in EU farm animal welfare and organic legislation, by requiring lower stocking densities, outdoor access, and more enrichment materials, as well as higher standard during transport and slaughter.
- Imposes a rating of products, from A (highest) to E (lowest rate), indicating how well, but also how bad, products rate in terms of farm animal welfare.
Weaknesses
- The detailed list of standards is not available to the public.
Related Laws/Policies
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