Switzerland to ban most fur imports and sales
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Major retailer Shein bans fur on its platforms
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EU Call for Evidence launched on a 'Fur Free Europe'
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Switzerland to ban most fur imports and sales ----- Major retailer Shein bans fur on its platforms ----- EU Call for Evidence launched on a 'Fur Free Europe' -----
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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