The President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, signed a law banning farms where animals are bred for fur production, writes “ProAgro Group.”
As reported by AgroPortal citing PAP, the document provides for a complete ban on the breeding and raising of fur animals in Poland, with the exception of rabbits, from the moment the law enters into force — 14 days after publication.
Commenting on the law, Nawrocki assured that more than two-thirds of Poles, including rural residents, support the ban on breeding animals for fur,
Entrepreneurs who own fur farms in Poland will be required to cease their operations by the end of 2033. In the event of early cessation of activities, they will be eligible to claim compensation for losses from the state.
Entrepreneurs who cease operations before January 1, 2027, may apply for compensation equal to 25% of the average annual income from 2020 to 2024. The amount of compensation will decrease by 5% each subsequent year, down to 5% for those ceasing operations before January 1, 2031. Closing the business after this date will deprive them of the right to apply for compensation.
In case of punishment for violating the ban, the court may issue a ruling prohibiting the keeping of any animals or a specific category of animals for a period of one to five years.
According to official data, Poland is the second-largest fur producer in the world and the first in the European Union: in 2024, it exported about 1.8 million skins. The fur industry in the country has been shrinking in recent years.
