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International Fur Federation launches global certification and traceability system

The International Fur Federation, which represents and regulates the global fur sector, has unveiled Furmark, a comprehensive global certification and traceability system that guarantees animal welfare and environmental standards. Described as a “game-changer” for the fur sector, Furmark will offer QR-coded swing tags that map the history of a...

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Lawsuit filed against San Francisco over fur ban

San Francisco's fur ban is being challenged by the International Fur Federation with a federal lawsuit alleging the ban, which was approved in 2019 and took full effect on January 1, violates the Commerce Clause in the U.S. Constitution. The International Fur Federation is also driving home the environmental issues of a fur ban, because faux...