Original article written by Nicholas Vincent
Originally published by One Green Planet (July 2, 2025)
Switzerland is taking a significant step toward promoting ethical consumption with the introduction of mandatory labeling on animal-based food products starting 1st July 2025. This new rule will apply to products like meat, milk, and eggs, requiring producers to disclose if animals have been subjected to painful procedures without anaesthesia. These procedures, such as castration, dehorning, tail docking, and teeth clipping, are common practices in factory farming that cause immense suffering to animals.
The move aims to provide consumers with the transparency they deserve, allowing them to make more informed and ethical purchasing decisions. By labeling products that involve such cruelty, Switzerland is putting power back in the hands of the consumer. With this measure, people will be able to choose whether to Support practices that cause harm to animals or to opt for more humane alternatives.
Notably, the labeling requirement will also apply to imported goods, ensuring that all animal-based food products sold in Switzerland are held to the same ethical standards. This bold step could pave the way for other countries to follow suit and push for more transparency in the food industry worldwide.
We applaud Switzerland’s decision and hope to see similar initiatives spread globally. Consumers should be empowered to make choices that align with their values, especially when it comes to animal welfare. It’s crucial that we all Support practices that prioritize kindness and respect for all living beings.
As a global community, we can work toward a future where ethical consumption becomes the norm. Let’s raise our voices for more transparent labeling worldwide and encourage others to make choices that align with compassion. Go plant-based!
