No more fur farms in Romania from 2027
Romania has decided to ban farms that raise animals for fur production. Parliament voted overwhelmingly to ban chinchillas and mink farms, the only fur farms operating in Romania. The law is due to come into force on January 1, 2027.
Romania becomes 22nd European country to ban fur farming
This historic decision is the result of nearly two years of political debate and campaigning by the Humane Society International/Europe office in Romania, together with other animal protection organizations. Romania thus becomes the 22nd country in Europe to ban fur farming," said Andreea Roseti, country director for Humane Society International/Europe in Romania.
The bill was proposed after HSI/Europe carried out an investigation that revealed appalling conditions on fur farms in Romania. Following this investigation, Romania's Senate voted in favour of the bill in December 2022, followed by debates in the Chamber of Deputies throughout 2023 and 2024.
Overwhelming public support pave the way for Romania's fur farming ban
According to a nationwide survey conducted by HSI/Europe nationwide, more than 67% of Romanians support a ban on fur farms, indicating the strong public opposition to the industry.
The HSI/Europe campaign in Romania also collected more than 74,000 signatures for the petition calling for a ban on fur farms, and the signatures were submitted to Parliament.
The Romanian fur industry is in decline, with the number of fur farms falling from over 150 in 2013 to around 9 in 2023. Romania's ban also took into account the environmental and public health hazards linked to fur farms, including the spread of zoonotic diseases. This brings Romania in line with a broad European movement which supports animal welfare and sustainable practices.