Consultation outcome

Animal welfare: updating the code of practice for the welfare of pigs

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 29 January 2018
• Last updated: 9 September 2019 — See all updates

This consultation has concluded

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Summary of responses and government response: draft code of practice for the welfare of pigs

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Detail of outcome

We received 30 responses to this consultation. We have considered the comments received and produced an updated draft code of practice for the welfare of pigs.

The draft code was placed in Parliament on 9 September 2019. If there are no objections from Parliament (after 40 sitting days), we will arrange for it to come into force.

Detail of feedback received

We received 30 responses to this consultation. We’re considering these views and have been working closely with key stakeholders across the pig sector to finalise the new code. We expect to publish the summary of responses alongside the final code of practice for the welfare of pigs in summer 2019.

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Original consultation

Summary

Seeking views on a new statutory code of practice for the welfare of pigs.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
9:30am on 29 January 2018 to 11:45pm on 9 March 2018

Consultation description

We want to know what you think of our draft statutory code of practice for the welfare of pigs. The code of practice is for England only. The code provides improved, up-to-date guidance on the current legislation and reflects the latest scientific and veterinary knowledge.

Published 29 January 2018
Last updated 9 September 2019 + show all updates

1. 9 September 2019

   Added the summary of responses and government response.

2. 23 October 2018

   Added a note as the summary of responses will be delayed until early 2019.

3. 29 January 2018

   First published.