Food: Brussels criticizes German plans for animal welfare logo
On the schnitzel, consumers will soon be able to see a state seal indicating how the animals once lived in the stable. However, planned improvements to the law are now being braked.
The EU Commission has raised objections to Germany's plans to introduce a mandatory animal welfare label for meat on the domestic market, citing incompatibility with EU rules. The label would apply not only to domestically produced meat but also to imports, and would require foreign producers to meet German standards or risk being labeled as meeting the lowest welfare standards.
The Commission warns that if Germany implements the plans as currently drafted, it could face a lawsuit. The German Agriculture Ministry says it is reviewing the Commission's comments, which were dated August 11. The planned labeling system has five categories, ranging from "Stall" to "Bio", and is set to start with pork in early 2027.
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