Brazil Bans Foie Gras: A Fight for Animal Welfare
The law ends a tiny domestic industry and effectively blocks imports from France after lawmakers approved the measure unanimously in April.
- On Thursday, President Luiz Inacio Lula signed a law banning the sale and production of foie gras in Brazil, citing animal cruelty and effectively ending imports of the French delicacy into the South American country.
- Brazil's Congress unanimously approved the ban in April, prompting French diplomats to pressure Lula to veto; they argued production is a cultural issue, but the president proceeded with the signing.
- Marina Lacorte, food systems campaign manager at World Animal Protection, stated there is "no wellbeing involved" in foie gras production; France defends the practice as a culinary tradition respecting animal welfare rules.
- The French foie gras industry association CIFOG claimed the law breaches the EU-Mercosur trade deal, signed in January after 25 years of negotiations, which France had viewed as an opportunity to increase exports to Brazil.
- A Brazilian diplomat noted that France is in no position to make demands, citing French obstruction to the EU-Mercosur agreement; relations remain strained between the European Union and South American nations over trade tensions.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has enacted a law banning the production and sale of foie gras in Brazil, a decision that has aroused criticism from France, the world's largest producer.
Brazilian President Lula has promulgated the ban on the production and sale of foie gras in Brazil in the name of animal welfare. Offenders will face prison sentences and fines. The measure arouses the anger of the French industry, which fears a dangerous precedent for...
Brazil Bans Foie Gras: A Fight for Animal Welfare
Brazil's President Lula da Silva has enacted a law banning foie gras, ending its sale and production in Brazil due to animal cruelty concerns. Despite French opposition and claims of cultural significance, Brazil's unanimous legislative support for the ban emphasizes a strong stance on animal rights.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has enacted a law banning the production and sale of foie gras in Brazil, a decision that has aroused criticism from France, the world's largest producer.
Brazil’s Lula signs into law foie gras ban, angering France
By Lisandra Paraguassu and Oliver Griffin BRASILIA/SAO PAULO, July 24 (Reuters) - Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed a law late on Thursday to ban the sale and production of the French delicacy foie gras in the South American country...
Brazil's Lula signs into law foie gras ban, angering France
BRASILIA/SAO PAULO, July 24 - Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed a law late on Thursday to ban the sale and production of the French delicacy foie gras in the South American country, citing animal cruelty. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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