Animal Policy International (API) is a trade and farmed animal welfare organisation. We work with policymakers in regions with higher levels of animal welfare legislation to advocate for responsible imports that are in line with domestic laws. By applying equal standards, API aims to advance animal welfare in exporting countries with lower levels of animal welfare. We currently operate in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Background: There are significant differences between farmed animal welfare standards across the globe, with billions of animals still confined in factory farms. Regions with higher standards import a significant portion of their animal products from countries where animals experience significant suffering which goes against shared morals in higher welfare regions.
To address this issue, countries with higher welfare standards can extend their standards to imported products. This can also incentivise farmers elsewhere to increase their standards to maintain their access to existing supply chains, and create fair market conditions.
