Humane World for Animals Europe
@humaneworldeurope.bsky.social
Formerly Humane Society International Europe. Join us in working for the end of animal cruelty. #HumaneWorld #EndAnimalCruelty
🇵🇱 Poland, the world’s second-largest fur-farming producer becomes the 18th European Union country to end the cruel practice! The decision will save millions of animals from cruelty and suffering!
Read more: www.humaneworld.org/en/news/pola...
Read more: www.humaneworld.org/en/news/pola...
December 2, 2025 at 8:49 PM
🇵🇱 Poland, the world’s second-largest fur-farming producer becomes the 18th European Union country to end the cruel practice! The decision will save millions of animals from cruelty and suffering!
Read more: www.humaneworld.org/en/news/pola...
Read more: www.humaneworld.org/en/news/pola...
Current #EU legislation does not guarantee that animals kept on farms can express natural behaviours. The consultation on farm animal walfare is our chance to demand modern, science-based standards that respect animals’ needs.
Let’s push for meaningful change 👉🏻 www.humaneworld.org/europe/en/ca...
Let’s push for meaningful change 👉🏻 www.humaneworld.org/europe/en/ca...
December 2, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Current #EU legislation does not guarantee that animals kept on farms can express natural behaviours. The consultation on farm animal walfare is our chance to demand modern, science-based standards that respect animals’ needs.
Let’s push for meaningful change 👉🏻 www.humaneworld.org/europe/en/ca...
Let’s push for meaningful change 👉🏻 www.humaneworld.org/europe/en/ca...
Together with @ifaweu.bsky.social @eurogroupforanimals.org and @furfreealliance.bsky.social we wrote to Commissioner @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu, expressing concerns that @ec.europa.eu could reallow products from seal hunts conducted for marine resource management purposes on the #EU market.
November 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Together with @ifaweu.bsky.social @eurogroupforanimals.org and @furfreealliance.bsky.social we wrote to Commissioner @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu, expressing concerns that @ec.europa.eu could reallow products from seal hunts conducted for marine resource management purposes on the #EU market.
🐟Our latest study has revealed a shocking number of #fish used for chemical testing in the #EU - despite rules to use #animaltesting only as a last resort. With the upcoming revision of EU's chemical law, #REACH, it's time to adopt #animal-free methods! Read more: www.humaneworld.org/en/news/hund...
November 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🐟Our latest study has revealed a shocking number of #fish used for chemical testing in the #EU - despite rules to use #animaltesting only as a last resort. With the upcoming revision of EU's chemical law, #REACH, it's time to adopt #animal-free methods! Read more: www.humaneworld.org/en/news/hund...
☠️ The “lethal dose” test was first introduced in 1927 to determine the amount of a chemical or substance that kills 50% of a group of animals. It is still in use despite progress in animal-free science. As the #EU prepares to update its chemicals law, REACH, we can end LD tests for good.
November 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
☠️ The “lethal dose” test was first introduced in 1927 to determine the amount of a chemical or substance that kills 50% of a group of animals. It is still in use despite progress in animal-free science. As the #EU prepares to update its chemicals law, REACH, we can end LD tests for good.
🐟 #Zebrafish are the most widely used species for chemical safety testing under EU’s #REACH law. As the @ec.europa.eu prepares to revise REACH to phase out #animaltesting, our upcoming paper will reveal shocking stats on fish use & share ideas for advancing #animal-free science.
October 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
🐟 #Zebrafish are the most widely used species for chemical safety testing under EU’s #REACH law. As the @ec.europa.eu prepares to revise REACH to phase out #animaltesting, our upcoming paper will reveal shocking stats on fish use & share ideas for advancing #animal-free science.
Kristian Vigenin, MEP: This new study gives us even stronger grounds to demand legislation that ensures no trade is allowed to benefit from cruelty and ecological damage within the single market.
October 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Kristian Vigenin, MEP: This new study gives us even stronger grounds to demand legislation that ensures no trade is allowed to benefit from cruelty and ecological damage within the single market.
@spietikainen.bsky.social: Let’s make a fair transition for everyone!
October 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
@spietikainen.bsky.social: Let’s make a fair transition for everyone!
Mike Moser, former Director of Standards for the International Fur Federation and former Chief Executive for the British Fur Trade: “There’s no doubt about it, fur farms are hideous places.”
October 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Mike Moser, former Director of Standards for the International Fur Federation and former Chief Executive for the British Fur Trade: “There’s no doubt about it, fur farms are hideous places.”
Griffin Carpenter, author of the report, explains the findings showing #EU #furfarming is in serious economic decline, it’s been unprofitable for years.
October 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Griffin Carpenter, author of the report, explains the findings showing #EU #furfarming is in serious economic decline, it’s been unprofitable for years.
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@socialistsanddemocrats.eu @eppgroup.bsky.social @furfreealliance.bsky.social @eurogroupforanimals.org
@socialistsanddemocrats.eu @eppgroup.bsky.social @furfreealliance.bsky.social @eurogroupforanimals.org
October 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
📉🦊Does the production of fur contribute to the EU economy, or just the opposite? A new economic analysis gives the answers. Join this online event and follow our live posts to learn more.
Full report: griffincarpenter.org/reports/a-fu...
Watch live at: europeanparliament.webex.com/wbxmjs/joins...
Full report: griffincarpenter.org/reports/a-fu...
Watch live at: europeanparliament.webex.com/wbxmjs/joins...
October 15, 2025 at 12:24 PM
📉🦊Does the production of fur contribute to the EU economy, or just the opposite? A new economic analysis gives the answers. Join this online event and follow our live posts to learn more.
Full report: griffincarpenter.org/reports/a-fu...
Watch live at: europeanparliament.webex.com/wbxmjs/joins...
Full report: griffincarpenter.org/reports/a-fu...
Watch live at: europeanparliament.webex.com/wbxmjs/joins...
Many species are protected in their countries of origin, but once trafficked into the #EU, they fall through the cracks of EU regulations.
To stop this devastating practice, the EU must commit to legislation that criminalises the import, purchase, and sale of #wildlife taken illegally at source.
To stop this devastating practice, the EU must commit to legislation that criminalises the import, purchase, and sale of #wildlife taken illegally at source.
September 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The Supreme Administrative Court of #Bulgaria has upheld a Ministerial Order from 2022 banning the breeding and import of American #mink. The order was challenged by the country’s only mink farm which ceased operations earlier this year. Bulgaria is now free of fur farms.
#FurFreeEurope
#FurFreeEurope
August 14, 2025 at 7:30 AM
The Supreme Administrative Court of #Bulgaria has upheld a Ministerial Order from 2022 banning the breeding and import of American #mink. The order was challenged by the country’s only mink farm which ceased operations earlier this year. Bulgaria is now free of fur farms.
#FurFreeEurope
#FurFreeEurope
We’re challenging the status quo to advance #ScienceWithoutSuffering! Our recent workshop in Scotland brought together global experts dedicated to advancing human-relevant methods instead of animals in medical research. We stand united in our belief that the future of #science is #animal-free!
August 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
We’re challenging the status quo to advance #ScienceWithoutSuffering! Our recent workshop in Scotland brought together global experts dedicated to advancing human-relevant methods instead of animals in medical research. We stand united in our belief that the future of #science is #animal-free!
Great news for #rabbits in the EU! 🐰🎉
The rabbit pyrogen test—an outdated method used to assess the safety of medical products like vaccines and pacemakers—is officially replaced with a modern, #animal-free method. The new requirements officially came into effect this month!
The rabbit pyrogen test—an outdated method used to assess the safety of medical products like vaccines and pacemakers—is officially replaced with a modern, #animal-free method. The new requirements officially came into effect this month!
July 30, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Great news for #rabbits in the EU! 🐰🎉
The rabbit pyrogen test—an outdated method used to assess the safety of medical products like vaccines and pacemakers—is officially replaced with a modern, #animal-free method. The new requirements officially came into effect this month!
The rabbit pyrogen test—an outdated method used to assess the safety of medical products like vaccines and pacemakers—is officially replaced with a modern, #animal-free method. The new requirements officially came into effect this month!
Once roaming across vast stretches of Asia, #tigers now occupy just 7% of their historic range.
Only around 3,140 mature individuals remain in the wild — a 96% decline since the early 20th century.
Only around 3,140 mature individuals remain in the wild — a 96% decline since the early 20th century.
July 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Once roaming across vast stretches of Asia, #tigers now occupy just 7% of their historic range.
Only around 3,140 mature individuals remain in the wild — a 96% decline since the early 20th century.
Only around 3,140 mature individuals remain in the wild — a 96% decline since the early 20th century.
🇧🇷🐰🎉 After a 12-year campaign led by Humane World for Animals, Brazil has voted to ban the sale of cosmetics tested on animals!
The ban will enter into force after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to signs the bill.
Read more: www.humaneworld.org/en/news/braz...
The ban will enter into force after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to signs the bill.
Read more: www.humaneworld.org/en/news/braz...
July 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🇧🇷🐰🎉 After a 12-year campaign led by Humane World for Animals, Brazil has voted to ban the sale of cosmetics tested on animals!
The ban will enter into force after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to signs the bill.
Read more: www.humaneworld.org/en/news/braz...
The ban will enter into force after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to signs the bill.
Read more: www.humaneworld.org/en/news/braz...
The European Council and the @europarl.europa.eu have reached a deal on the “One Substance, One Assessment” (OSOA) package which includes A Common Data Platform on Chemicals (CDPC) designed to support a stronger commitment to #animal-free science.
July 18, 2025 at 7:27 AM
The European Council and the @europarl.europa.eu have reached a deal on the “One Substance, One Assessment” (OSOA) package which includes A Common Data Platform on Chemicals (CDPC) designed to support a stronger commitment to #animal-free science.
By accelerating the development and acceptance of innovative, human-relevant methods, the #EU is driving progress toward safer, more effective biomedical #research that benefits people and spares #animals. We urge EU Member States to seize this opportunity and invest in #ScienceWithoutSuffering. 💶🧪
July 16, 2025 at 7:46 AM
By accelerating the development and acceptance of innovative, human-relevant methods, the #EU is driving progress toward safer, more effective biomedical #research that benefits people and spares #animals. We urge EU Member States to seize this opportunity and invest in #ScienceWithoutSuffering. 💶🧪
🎉🦊 The Swiss Federal Council announced the ban on all imports of #fur and fur products produced using “methods that involve cruelty to animals”, thus ending the animal fur trade in #Switzerland. Read more on our blog: www.humaneworld.org/en/blog/swit...
July 8, 2025 at 3:30 AM
🎉🦊 The Swiss Federal Council announced the ban on all imports of #fur and fur products produced using “methods that involve cruelty to animals”, thus ending the animal fur trade in #Switzerland. Read more on our blog: www.humaneworld.org/en/blog/swit...
🎉🐬 Mexican Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved a ban on the use of marine mammals in captive entertainment, such as fixed or traveling shows.
Read more: www.humaneworld.org/en/news/mexi...
Read more: www.humaneworld.org/en/news/mexi...
July 5, 2025 at 8:08 AM
🎉🐬 Mexican Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved a ban on the use of marine mammals in captive entertainment, such as fixed or traveling shows.
Read more: www.humaneworld.org/en/news/mexi...
Read more: www.humaneworld.org/en/news/mexi...
As the #EU moves forward with updating its chemicals law, we’ve submitted our practical recommendations to modernise the science used to ensure human safety, end animal suffering, and require the use of innovative, animal-free testing methods. 🧪
July 4, 2025 at 8:31 AM
As the #EU moves forward with updating its chemicals law, we’ve submitted our practical recommendations to modernise the science used to ensure human safety, end animal suffering, and require the use of innovative, animal-free testing methods. 🧪
The 3rd @ec.europa.eu workshop dedicated to the Roadmap towards phasing out #animaltesting for chemical assessments united industry leaders, scientists, animal protection groups, and government experts in their commitment to advancing #animal-free #science.
June 27, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The 3rd @ec.europa.eu workshop dedicated to the Roadmap towards phasing out #animaltesting for chemical assessments united industry leaders, scientists, animal protection groups, and government experts in their commitment to advancing #animal-free #science.
2) There was impressive momentum and commitment from all stakeholders, including industry, NGOs, academia, and regulatory bodies to advance animal-free science in the EU.
June 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
2) There was impressive momentum and commitment from all stakeholders, including industry, NGOs, academia, and regulatory bodies to advance animal-free science in the EU.