Brazil has banned foie gras production and sales
Brazil has banned foie gras — the first country in Latin America
President Lula has signed a law banning the production and sale of foie gras — the product made by force-feeding ducks and geese to enlarge their livers — citing animal cruelty concerns.
With this law, Brazil joins a growing global list. 20 countries have now banned foie gras production on welfare grounds. India and China have also banned foie gras imports.
Major economies legislating against a major cause of animal suffering shifts the baseline for what is considered acceptable within animal agriculture.
Milestones like this matter. They show producers, buyers, and businesses that prioritising duck welfare standards is the path forward. This is where the industry is heading.