Governor Jared Polis has signed HB20-1343 into law, making Colorado the sixth state to ban confinement for egg-laying hens, including the sale of eggs produced by hens kept in confinement. The measure goes into effect on January 1, 2023.
This Week's Spotlights
Legislative Updates - Passed State Actions
Colorado Bans Cages for Egg-Laying Hens
Case Law Updates - State Case Law Updates
Animal Outlook Sues Salmon Factory Farm
Animal Outlook has filed suit alleging that Cooke Aquaculture’s sustainability claims deceive and mislead consumers.
Animal Outlook has filed suit alleging that Cooke Aquaculture’s sustainability claims deceive and mislead consumers.
Agency Updates
Groups Petition USDA to Ban Mass Burial and Incineration of Farmed Animals
A coalition of nonprofit groups have petitioned the United States Department of Agriculture to ban “depopulation” methods used on factory farms, including mass burial of animals in unlined pits and incineration of animals.
A coalition of nonprofit groups have petitioned the United States Department of Agriculture to ban “depopulation” methods used on factory farms, including mass burial of animals in unlined pits and incineration of animals.
EPA to End Suspension of Reporting Requirements
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will end its controversial policy of suspending reporting requirements for certain entities during the coronavirus outbreak.
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will end its controversial policy of suspending reporting requirements for certain entities during the coronavirus outbreak.
NMFS Seeks Information on Illegal, Unreported, or Unregulated Fishing
The National Marine Fisheries Service is seeking information on nations whose vessels are engaging in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing, bycatch of protection living marine resources, and fishing activities in waters beyond national jurisdiction that target or incidentally catch sharks. The agency is collecting information until December 31, 2020.
The National Marine Fisheries Service is seeking information on nations whose vessels are engaging in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing, bycatch of protection living marine resources, and fishing activities in waters beyond national jurisdiction that target or incidentally catch sharks. The agency is collecting information until December 31, 2020.
National Academies Committee Assesses Veterans Affairs’ Use of Dogs in Biomedical Research
A national advisory panel has concluded that most research involving dogs conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs is unnecessary. The committee’s report also makes several recommendations for the VA to promote the development of alternatives to using animals in research and for improving the care and welfare of those that are.
A national advisory panel has concluded that most research involving dogs conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs is unnecessary. The committee’s report also makes several recommendations for the VA to promote the development of alternatives to using animals in research and for improving the care and welfare of those that are.
FSIS Proposes Reduced Information Collection
The Food Safety and Inspection Service has proposed reducing its approved information collection for the accreditation of laboratories; transactions with official meat and poultry establishments, egg products processing plants, and other firms; and exemptions from requirements of the FMIA and PPIA. The agency is accepting comments on the proposal until August 31, 2020.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service has proposed reducing its approved information collection for the accreditation of laboratories; transactions with official meat and poultry establishments, egg products processing plants, and other firms; and exemptions from requirements of the FMIA and PPIA. The agency is accepting comments on the proposal until August 31, 2020.
Legislative Updates
Passed State Actions
Colorado Bans Cages for Egg-Laying Hens
Governor Jared Polis has signed HB20-1343 into law, making Colorado the sixth state to ban confinement for egg-laying hens, including the sale of eggs produced by hens kept in confinement. The measure goes into effect on January 1, 2023.
Governor Jared Polis has signed HB20-1343 into law, making Colorado the sixth state to ban confinement for egg-laying hens, including the sale of eggs produced by hens kept in confinement. The measure goes into effect on January 1, 2023.
Case Law Updates
State Case Law Updates
Animal Outlook Sues Salmon Factory Farm
Animal Outlook has filed suit alleging that Cooke Aquaculture’s sustainability claims deceive and mislead consumers.
Animal Outlook has filed suit alleging that Cooke Aquaculture’s sustainability claims deceive and mislead consumers.
Chicken Plant Sanctioned for Over-Redacting Documents in Discovery
A Colorado judge has sanctioned a chicken processing plant for over-redacting documents produced in discovery in a suit over alleged water pollution.
A Colorado judge has sanctioned a chicken processing plant for over-redacting documents produced in discovery in a suit over alleged water pollution.
Agency Updates
Groups Petition USDA to Ban Mass Burial and Incineration of Farmed Animals
A coalition of nonprofit groups have petitioned the United States Department of Agriculture to ban “depopulation” methods used on factory farms, including mass burial of animals in unlined pits and incineration of animals.
A coalition of nonprofit groups have petitioned the United States Department of Agriculture to ban “depopulation” methods used on factory farms, including mass burial of animals in unlined pits and incineration of animals.
A coalition of nonprofit groups have petitioned the United States Department of Agriculture to ban “depopulation” methods used on factory farms, including mass burial of animals in unlined pits and incineration of animals.
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service has finalized a rule establishing critical habitat for the elfin-woods warbler in Puerto Rico. The rule is effective on July 30, 2020.
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service has finalized a rule establishing critical habitat for the elfin-woods warbler in Puerto Rico. The rule is effective on July 30, 2020.
EPA to End Suspension of Reporting Requirements
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will end its controversial policy of suspending reporting requirements for certain entities during the coronavirus outbreak.
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will end its controversial policy of suspending reporting requirements for certain entities during the coronavirus outbreak.
NMFS Seeks Information on Illegal, Unreported, or Unregulated Fishing
The National Marine Fisheries Service is seeking information on nations whose vessels are engaging in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing, bycatch of protection living marine resources, and fishing activities in waters beyond national jurisdiction that target or incidentally catch sharks. The agency is collecting information until December 31, 2020.
The National Marine Fisheries Service is seeking information on nations whose vessels are engaging in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing, bycatch of protection living marine resources, and fishing activities in waters beyond national jurisdiction that target or incidentally catch sharks. The agency is collecting information until December 31, 2020.
National Academies Committee Assesses Veterans Affairs’ Use of Dogs in Biomedical Research
A national advisory panel has concluded that most research involving dogs conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs is unnecessary. The committee’s report also makes several recommendations for the VA to promote the development of alternatives to using animals in research and for improving the care and welfare of those that are.
A national advisory panel has concluded that most research involving dogs conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs is unnecessary. The committee’s report also makes several recommendations for the VA to promote the development of alternatives to using animals in research and for improving the care and welfare of those that are.
FSIS Proposes Reduced Information Collection
The Food Safety and Inspection Service has proposed reducing its approved information collection for the accreditation of laboratories; transactions with official meat and poultry establishments, egg products processing plants, and other firms; and exemptions from requirements of the FMIA and PPIA. The agency is accepting comments on the proposal until August 31, 2020.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service has proposed reducing its approved information collection for the accreditation of laboratories; transactions with official meat and poultry establishments, egg products processing plants, and other firms; and exemptions from requirements of the FMIA and PPIA. The agency is accepting comments on the proposal until August 31, 2020.
International Updates
South Africa Considers Allowing Threatened Species to be Slaughtered for Consumption
The South African government has proposed changes to meat safety legislation that would allow the consumption of more than 90 more species, including rhinos, hippos, elephants, and giraffes.
The South African government has proposed changes to meat safety legislation that would allow the consumption of more than 90 more species, including rhinos, hippos, elephants, and giraffes.