Farm Animals

Farmed Pig Housing Legislation EU Reform

EU legislative reform of pig housing standards and the welfare improvements being targeted.

Key Facts

EU is revising animal welfare legislation including pig housing standards
The revised pig directive targets farrowing crates, gestation crates, and tail docking
Industry consultation and transition periods are key elements of reform planning
NGO welfare coalitions advocate for ambitious standards with short transition timelines
Member state implementation speed varies considerably for EU welfare legislation

Welfare Considerations

EU pig housing reform represents the most significant legislative opportunity to improve pig welfare in decades, and the ambition of standards will determine outcomes for billions of pigs.

What You Can Do

Support NGO advocacy for ambitious EU pig welfare legislation reform
Contact your MEP or MP to advocate for strong pig welfare standards
Choose higher welfare pork to build market demand ahead of legislative change