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Animal Welfare Committee (AWC): opinion on the responsible sourcing of fur

Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) opinion on the animal welfare implications of both farmed and wild-caught fur.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 26 March 2026

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Animal Welfare Committee (AWC): opinion on the responsible sourcing of fur

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This opinion considers key aspects of fur imports into the UK in terms of systems and processes around welfare of fur animals.

It includes reference to import metrics, legislative standards, systems, schemes and processes and what traceability mechanisms apply to imported fur.

The Animal Welfare Committee sent this opinion to government on 17 February 2026.

You can read more about the work of the Animal Welfare Committee.

Published 26 March 2026