2020/0647/PL
EC/EFTA
PL Pologne
  • C00A - AGRICULTURE, PECHE ET DENREES ALIMENTAIRES
2021-01-14
2020-10-19

The farming of certain animals for fur

The slaughter of animals without stunning for any other reason than for the exclusive needs of members of legally recognised religious organisations operating in the territory of Poland

Act of 18 September 2020 amending the Act on the protection of animals and certain other acts

Amongst other aspects, the Act of 18 September 2020 amending the Act on the protection of animals and certain other acts provides for:

- a ban on the farming of fur animals (with the exception of rabbits) for their fur,
- a ban on the slaughter of animals without stunning, with the exception of slaughter carried out to meet the needs of the members of religious communities and organisations registered in Poland.