EU - Animal welfare labelling: Commission report launches in-depth political debate

The European Commission adopted today a report in which it outlines a series of options for animal welfare labelling, to facilitate an in-depth political debate with the other institutions. The overall goal of policy in this area is to make it easier for consumers to identify and choose welfare-friendly products, and thereby give an economic incentive to producers to improve the welfare of animals.

The report also presents options for the possible establishment of a European Network of Reference Centres for the protection and welfare of animals.