The European Food Safety Authority has published a scientific report on the latest information on animal consciousness and related key concepts in animals.
Access to the report is available here
Luxembourg: a Bill to improve animal welfare
The Minister of Agriculture of Luxembourg, Fernand Etgen, presented a new law designed to ensure the dignity, the protection of life, safety and welfare of animals.
If the law is adopted, it would be the most progressive animal welfare law of all Europe.
More on http://www.gouvernement.lu/5967296/06-securite-animaux
Slaughterhouse closures
Falsification of animal records
16 January 2014
E-000404-14
Marc Tarabella (S&D) , Jean Louis Cottigny (S&D)
The car manufacturer "Subaru" is looking to improve companion animals safety
The "Subaru" company is currently testing new security systems to protect better companion animals in car crash. This research is done in collaboration with the Center for Pet Safety, a NGO specialised in creating better equipment to protect the lives of animals during accidents
More information on http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/08/12/subaru-looking-to-improve-animal-safety-in-cars/
Animal welfare and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreement
E-004482/2013
22 April 2013
Agnès Le Brun (PPE)
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The horse meat scandal
Horsemeat crisis: destination of edible products
25 February 2013
Diogo Feio (PPE)
E-002053/2013
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Findus: food safety checks
Sale of meat in the EU: ensuring traceability and quality
13 February 2013
E-001582-13
Diogo Feio (PPE)
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