04 January 2007
In brief
The European Commission is proposing a ban on the sale of cat and dog fur. The prohibition, which will also cover the
production, import and export of pelts, will be
enforced by testing to determine if products are of canine or feline origin, even if they have been treated or dyed. Anti-fur campaigners claim that twomillion cats and dogs are killed annually for their fur, which is often passed off as fake, because it is cheaper than the synthetic version. However, the
International Fur Trader Federation says the ban is unnecessary, as there is no evidence of the trade in the EU.
