International Fur Federation news and archive

EFSA recommends cage-free fur farming for improved animal welfare

Paris - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued a scientific opinion on Wednesday recommending abandoning the cage system to improve the welfare of fur animals on farms. The EFSA suggests opting for a system of "enclosures that offer more space and stimulation" to mink or red foxes. This opinion was requested by the European Commission...

FeaturedMember

Business

International Fur Federation launches global certification and traceability system

The International Fur Federation, which represents and regulates the global fur sector, has unveiled Furmark, a comprehensive global certification and traceability system that guarantees animal welfare and environmental standards. Described as a “game-changer” for the fur sector, Furmark will offer QR-coded swing tags that map the history of a...

Design

Fur trade worth over 40 billion dollars

New figures released by the International Fur Federation, which represents the interests of 42 national fur trade associations and organisations from 35 countries, claims that the fur trade industry is worth more than 40 billion dollars to the global economy. The IFF states that sales of fur products are estimated at 35.8 billion dollars, while...