27 Sep 2024 --- A new survey by Eurogroup for Animals and Compassion in World Farming finds that 9 in 10 EU consumers want better protection for farmed fish. Moreover, two-thirds said they would like fish products to include clear welfare labeling that reflects how the fish were reared. The animal welfare groups urge the European Commission to deliver species-specific welfare provisions for farmed fish as part of its comprehensive revision of animal welfare laws. The NGOs sent an open letter to the Commissioner-candidates responsible for Animal Welfare and Fisheries last week, asking them to prioritize the publication of the remaining animal welfare proposals and ensure higher levels of protection for farmed fish and other aquatic animals.
