Cat and dog fur has been banned on the European market since 2009. However, it still happens that pet fur is found in German shops.
We often receive inquiries about cat and dog fur. The fur of these common pets is often found on clothing.
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Cat fur in German stores? The 5 most important facts!
The 5 tips include the following points:
1. Isn't it illegal to sell cat fur in Germany?
2. How can it be that clothing with cat fur is still offered in German shops?
3. How can you identify dog or cat fur in the store?
4. Where do dogs and cats fur come from?
5. But if you buy faux fur, you're on the safe side?
The fact check
This article is not a fake . We have also reported on the topic of “fur” several times.
In summary:
Since January 1, 2009, the trade in cat and dog fur has been banned in the EU. Nevertheless, it still happens that fur from cats or dogs is found in German shops.
The largest fur producer is China, where there is still no animal protection law. Cat and dog fur is sometimes cheaper to produce than fake fur or breeding rabbits or foxes on farms.
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In addition, manufacturers on the world market sometimes use code names or are not labeled at all. According to the Textile Labeling Ordinance, furs do not have to be explicitly labeled, but are given the addition “Contains non-textile parts of animal origin”.
This also makes it difficult to reliably identify cat or dog fur. A laboratory test is necessary for this.
Even if you buy fake fur, you can't be 100% sure, as cheap producers often label real fur as fake fur.
in this post you will get some tips on how to distinguish faux fur from real fur.
Conclusion:
The EU is trying to stop the trade in cat and dog fur in the EU, but it still happens again and again that pet fur is found in German shops.
Sources: WKO , BR[1] , BR[2] , Textile Labeling Ordinance , Animal Welfare Association
Article image: Shutterstock / By KDdesignphoto
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