International trade in animal products is ever-growing - and can have a significant detrimental impact on animal welfare. 

Currently, imported animal products are exempt from most national or regional animal welfare rules that people have worked so hard to get implemented. For instance, while battery cages for hens are banned in the UK, they remain prevalent in other regions, and continue to be imported.
 

At Animal Policy International, we collaborate with policymakers and other stakeholders to address this issue. We advocate for responsible animal product imports, calling on countries with more robust farmed animal welfare laws to extend their standards to imported products. This aligns with public expectations for real change for animals, helps create fairer conditions for farmers and their families, and promotes higher animal welfare standards in low-welfare countries.