Dutch regulator acts against Irish companies over welfare concerns in calf transports
On 2026-09-10, the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) announced measures against Irish companies importing very young calves from Ireland. The action follows concerns about the welfare of these calves during transport. The NVWA stated that the decision was made after observing issues related to the treatment and condition of the animals upon arrival in the Netherlands. The regulator emphasized the importance of animal welfare and indicated that further steps may be taken if necessary to ensure compliance with regulations.
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