Bulgaria Approves Fur Farming Ban In Major Victory For Animals
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The National Assembly has finally adopted a complete ban on the breeding and killing of animals for the purpose of extracting valuable skins. The amendments to the Veterinary Medical Activity Act were voted unanimously. For a first violation, the fine can reach 1,500 euros, and for a second violation - 6,000 euros. For sole traders and legal entities, the penalty can be up to 10,000 euros. End of valuable skins proceedings The submitter of the b…
The Bulgarian Parliament has banned the possession, growth and killing of animals exclusively for the production of fur by amending the Veterinary Law.
Bulgaria has finally banned the raising, breeding and killing of animals for the purpose of extracting valuable furs. On November 13, the National Assembly adopted amendments to the Veterinary Medicine Act on second reading with 173 votes in favor, with no votes against or abstentions. This makes the country the 24th in Europe to introduce a complete ban on fur farms. The restriction covers mink, foxes, chinchillas and raccoon dogs. The law is a…
Bulgaria Approves Fur Farming Ban In Major Victory For Animals
Bulgaria’s Parliament has approved a ban on fur farming, moving to protect animals from being bred into a life of cruelty and confinement just to be killed for their fur. The final parliamentary vote on November 13, 2026, was unanimous, with all 173 votes in favor. The measure still awaits a presidential decree and publication […]
The Invisible Animals Association welcomes the adopted ban on fur farms in Bulgaria and calls on MPs to take the next step - banning individual cages for calves.
Bulgaria to ban fur farming after historic unanimous vote - Fur Free Alliance
13 November 2026 – Bulgaria is to become the most recent European country to ban fur farming, following a unanimous vote in its National Assembly. The historic decision marks a major victory for animal protection and the culmination of more than a decade of campaigning by Fur Free Alliance member CAAI. The bill passed its
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