International treaty

UK-New Zealand FTA Chapter 6: Animal Welfare

Text of chapter 6 of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and New Zealand.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and Department for International Trade
• Published: 28 February 2022

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Chapter 6: Animal Welfare (PDF version)

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This chapter commits the UK and New Zealand to work in close partnership on a range of animal welfare matters. This is the first time New Zealand has agreed an animal welfare chapter in an FTA. The chapter contains a clear statement that animals are recognised as sentient beings. Provisions then include a commitment to increased bilateral cooperation, as well as working together in international fora to enhance animal welfare standards.

The chapter affirms the Parties’ right to regulate on animal welfare and to set their respective policies and priorities for the protection of animal welfare.

It also includes forward leaning non-regression and non-derogation clauses on animal welfare between the UK and New Zealand. This commits both countries to not lower their animal welfare standards or make exceptions for their producers in a manner which materially affects trade.

Published 28 February 2022