Document type: report published by the European Commission
Author: European Commission
Preview: Consultation period: September 19, 2025 – December 17, 2025 (midnight Brussels time)
Target audience
Any group directly affected by the legislation, such as farmers and other food business operators, and the public, animal welfare NGOs, and consumer organizations.
Why we are consulting
The initiative will explore several options to address certain shortcomings identified in the 2022 fitness check of the EU animal welfare legislation. The aim is to revise this legislation insofar as on-farm welfare is concerned, including phasing out the use of cages.
Responding to the questionnaire
The response period for this consultation has ended. The questionnaire is no longer available. You can track further progress of this initiative by subscribing to receive notifications.
Consultation outcome
Further information on this consultation is provided below.
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Summary report
To access the report: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14671-On-farm-animal-welfare-for-certain-animals-modernisation-of-EU-legislation/public-consultation_en
