Launch of the EU Platform on Animal Welfare: Q&A on Animal Welfare policy

On 6 June 2017 European Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis officially inaugurated the kick-off meeting of the EU Platform on Animal Welfare (the Platform). The Platform will gather 75 representatives from stakeholders, NGOs, scientists, Member States, EEA (European Economic Area) countries, international organisations and EFSA (European Food Safety Authority). This was the 1st time that all key EU players will gather to exchange experiences and contribute to improving the welfare of animals.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Animal Welfare in the European Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/animal-welfare-in-the-european-union/

ESO: Background information: Website: Animal welfare http://www.europeansources.info/record/website-animal-welfare-2/

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