#BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 34Second Act Amending the Animal Husbandry Labelling Act of 4 February 2026
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This is the Second Amendment to Germany's Animal Husbandry Labelling Act (Tierhaltungskennzeichnungsgesetz). Published in the Federal Law Gazette (BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 34) on 9 February 2026, the law was enacted on 4 February 2026 under the lead of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Home Affairs. It introduces further changes to the mandatory labelling system that informs consumers about the housing conditions of animals used in food production, particularly for meat, milk, and eggs. The amendment is part of ongoing efforts to increase transparency in animal welfare standards across the food supply chain.
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Key Changes
- Further refinement of mandatory labelling requirements for animal housing systems in meat, dairy and egg products
- Extension of labelling obligations to additional product categories or supply chain stages
- Updated definitions and criteria for different animal welfare housing tiers
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