Reuters: EU poised to ban trading in cat and dog fur

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EU poised to ban trading in cat and dog fur
17 Nov 2006 15:48:36 GMT
Source: Reuters

BRUSSELS, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Think twice about buying a cuddly soft
toy this Christmas -- it could be made from dog fur.

Next week, the European Commission plans to call for an EU-wide ban
on trading in cat and dog fur to consolidate what several national
governments have already prohibited for years.

"There is evidence that cat and dog fur is being put on the European
market either disguised as synthetic fur, or other types of fur, or
in an undeclared way," it said in a statement.

"EU consumers have expressed their firm opposition to the trade and
sale of fur from cats and dogs. National bans from different member
states have proved insufficient to tackle this global problem," it
said. Animal rights groups say some 2 million cats and dogs are
killed in Asia each year, especially in China, for their fur which
is imported into Europe under false labels.

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