BREAKING: BIGGEST EU FUR PRODUCER POLAND BANS FUR FARMING
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Top news stories on the fur industry
2 December 2025
Source: Otwarte Klatki
Poland bans fur farming
In a landmark victory for animals, Polish President Karol Nawrocki has signed legislation to reject fur cruelty, making Poland the 24th country in Europe to end fur farming. Under the new law, establishing new fur farms is prohibited with immediate effect, and all existing facilities must cease operations by 31 December 2033.
2 December 2025
Source: Otwarte Klatki
Poland bans fur farming
In a landmark victory for animals, Polish President Karol Nawrocki has signed legislation to reject fur cruelty, making Poland the 24th country in Europe to end fur farming. Under the new law, establishing new fur farms is prohibited with immediate effect, and all existing facilities must cease operations by 31 December 2033.
14 November 2025
Source: Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE)
Veterinarians call for global fur farming phase-out
The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE), together with FECAVA (the Federation of Companion Animal Veterinary Associations) and WSAVA (the World Small Animal Veterinary Association), has issued a joint statement calling for a global phase-out of fur farming within the next ten years. The statement, adopted on 14 November 2025 at the FVE General Assembly in Cyprus, marks one of the strongest expert positions to date on the future of the fur industry.
17 September 2025
Source: Respect for Animals
Switzerland rejects fur lobby influence
Switzerland has taken an important step towards a future without cruelly produced fur. On 17 September 2025, the Swiss National Council voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strong counterproposal to the Fur Import Ban Initiative. This move rejects attempts by the fur lobby to legitimise their own labels as a guarantee for animal welfare standards in fur production and keeps the country on track for one of the toughest fur import and trade bans in the world.
11 September 2025
Source: Fur Free Alliance.
Global anti-fur coalition targets outerwear brand Woolrich for supporting animal cruelty
Fur Free Alliance launched a global campaign urging outerwear brand Woolrich to join its competitors—including Canada Goose, Moncler, Napapijri, Parajumpers, Patagonia and many others—in adopting a fur-free policy. The coalition is made up of 50 animal protection organizations in more than 30 countries, likely making this Woolrich campaign one of the largest corporate anti-fur campaigns of all time
August 2025
Source: Fur Free Alliance.
American Mink listed as an Invasive Alien Species by the EU
The EU has taken a significant step by listing the American mink (Neogale vison) as an Invasive Alien Species, potentially putting an end to mink fur farming across Europe. However, animal advocates warn that unless the European Commission blocks attempts to exploit legal loopholes, millions of mink could continue to suffer on fur farms despite the ban.
30 July 2025
Source: European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Respect for Animals, Fur Free Alliance.
EFSA publishes scientific opinion on fur farmed animals in the EU
A new scientific opinion published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) confirms that the systems of fur farming in the EU totally fail animal welfare needs.
The findings provide conclusive evidence that the current fur farming systems used across the EU cause serious suffering for mink, foxes, raccoon dogs and chinchillas. The opinion confirms that welfare problems cannot be prevented or substantially mitigated in the current cage-based systems used on fur farms.
July 2025
Source: European Commission
Fur Free Europe ‘Call for Evidence’ published by the European Commission
The European Commission has issued a Call for Evidence regarding the ‘Fur Free Europe’ initiative. The consultation seeks input on three possible scenarios: banning fur farming, banning both fur farming and imports, or introducing stricter welfare standards for fur farming. It aims to assess the economic, social, and environmental impacts of these options to inform the Commission’s decision on potential future actions.
June 2025
Source: Respect for Animals
Switzerland to ban sale and import of ‘cruel’ furs
Switzerland has become the first country in Europe to ban the import and sale of fur from what are defined as 'cruel production methods'. The new legislation, passed in spring 2025, will come into force on 1 July 2025, with a two-year transition period to allow businesses to adjust.
May 2025
Source: Fashion United
Shein Marketplace bans fur and exotic animal skins
Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has banned the sale of fur and wild-animal skins across its online marketplace platform, adding third-party sellers to its company-wide policy.
May 2025
Source: Daily Mirror (UK)
Horrific images from US fur farm rescue prove UK import ban is desperately needed
Terrified and starving foxes and coyotes were uncovered on a US fur farm - highlighting the suffering they endure before ending up as a bobble hat or trim on a parka coat. More than 330 animals were found on the site of the Grand River Fur Exchange in Ohio which also held captive wolf-dog hybrids, raccoons, skunks and opossums.
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March 2025
Source: Fur Bearers (Canada)
New campaign for federal fur farming ban in Canada
Canadian group the Fur-Bearers have launched a new website exposing fur farming in Canada as part of their work to secure a national ban. A documentary film will be coming later this Spring.
March 2025
Source: Project 1882
Sweden moves closer to banning fur farming
The Swedish government has launched an inquiry into how a ban on fur farming can be implemented in Sweden. This follows fur farms closing in order to qualify for compensation schemes by early April.
Lithuania’s top court upholds fur farming ban
The Constitutional Court of Lithuania has rejected a petition by a group of MPs to cancel the country’s ban on fur farming, which is due to take effect from
March 2025
Source: LRT English