Switzerland becomes first country to ban fur imports and sales
- In a historic stand against animal cruelty, Switzerland has become the first country in the world to ban both the import and sale of fur.
- Last year, the Swiss Federal Council banned all imports of fur and fur products produced using “methods that involve cruelty to animals.
- ” Now, the country has taken the next logical step, banning the sale of fur products within its borders, and thus setting a hugely important example for other countries to follow.
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- In a historic stand against animal cruelty, Switzerland has become the first country in the world to ban both the import and sale of fur.
- Last year, the Swiss Federal Council banned all imports of fur and fur products produced using “methods that involve cruelty to animals.
- ” Now, the country has taken the next logical step, banning the sale of fur products within its borders, and thus setting a hugely important example for other countries to follow.
Sources: Humaneworld