Legal Reports: Import Restrictions on Cruel Imports Compatible with WTO Rules
Animal Policy International’s two new reports on the United Kingdom and New Zealand, with independent legal advice, find that import...
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Oct 12 min read
Polling Shows 4 in 5 New Zealanders are Unaware of Cruel Imports
A new poll is highlighting a concerning lack of awareness about animal products imported into New Zealand.
Sep 301 min read
EU-India Trade: time to Prioritise Animal Welfare
An investigation into Indian farms has uncovered distressing conditions for hens, broilers, fish and shrimp.
Sep 112 min read
Stop Cruel Imports Comes to the New Zealand Parliament: Petition Launch Event
On 11 September, MPs, industry and NGO representatives met in the NZ Parliament for the launch of Stop Cruel Imports petition and campaign.
Sep 112 min read
Investigation of Farms in India Raises Concerns for Potential Cruel Imports to New Zealand
As NZ and India discuss the potential for a bilateral trade agreement, API has released a new investigation into battery cages in India.
Aug 216 min read
Explainer: California’s Proposition 12 requires imports to meet their animal welfare standards
California’s Proposition 12 requires imports to meet their animal welfare standards. Find out what it entails and how it is enforced.
Aug 194 min read
API writes to new Secretary of State for DEFRA Steve Reed to introduce legislation to uphold UK animal welfare standards in international trade
Animal Policy International sent a letter to Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed about low welfare imports
Jul 275 min read
Explainer: GATT trade rules provide opportunities to uphold animal welfare standards
Trade restrictions aimed at protecting animal welfare comply with WTO rules due to a public morals exemption provided in GATT article XX.
Jun 162 min read
NZ-EU Free Trade Agreement Could Undermine Animal Welfare
NZ's FTA with the EU took effect, impacting animal welfare. Concerns rise over increased pork imports from countries using sow stalls.
May 292 min read
Work with us: API is hiring a UK Public Affairs Manager
Want to improve the lives of millions of animals? At Animal Policy International, you'll be part of an international team of impact...
Apr 141 min read
New EU Commission Report Highlights Risk of Low Welfare Imports from FTAs
A new report , Cumulative economic impact of upcoming trade agreements on EU agriculture , from the European Commission has highlighted...
Mar 272 min read
API Event in Parliament Focuses on the Importance of Animal Welfare in Trade
Launch of the report 'Closing the Welfare Gap: Why New Zealand Must Apply Its Animal Protection Standards to Imports' at Parliament
Mar 263 min read
Report Calls on New Zealand to Close Animal Welfare Standards Gap for Imports
New report from Animal Policy International urges action on imports that undermine Kiwis’ support for higher animal welfare standards A...
Feb 152 min read
Proposition 12 Takes Effect - for Cages and Imports
Last month California became officially cage-free for production and imports.
Nov 10, 20232 min read
Work with us: API is hiring a Public Affairs Manager
Animal Policy International is looking for a Public Affairs Manager based in New Zealand.
Oct 23, 20231 min read
Eurobarometer on animal welfare: 84% of EU citizens want change on imports
New Eurobarometer on Attitudes of Europeans towards Animal Welfare shows that 84% of people want changes in imports from non-EU countries.
Aug 30, 20233 min read
No More Double Standards: Animal Welfare Standards Must Also Apply to Imports
This opinion piece by Animal Policy International’s Co-Executive Director Rainer Kravets was first published in The Post (Wellington) and...
Jul 19, 20233 min read
Poll: Over 80% of Kiwis say imports should respect NZ animal welfare standards
New poll reveals overwhelming support among New Zealanders for animal welfare standards to be applied to imported products 83% of Kiwis...
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