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Reality of toxicity tests on animals exposed in new footage
Newly released footage shows animals being subjected to distressing toxicity tests – practices that are still allowed under EU regulations. Lab workers are now speaking out about the horrible conditions animals are suffering.
Reduced consumption of chickens in Sweden 2025 – 4.8 million lives saved
New statistics from the Swedish Board of Agriculture show a decline in meat consumption. Project 1882 has converted this into number of individual animals and is pleased to report that the number of animals killed has also decreased. A sign that more people are choosing not to eat chickens. The decline in meat consumption has saved approximately 4.8 million chickens in 2025 compared to the previous year.
EU-citizens wants stronger animal welfare legislation
Over 190,000 responses were collected in the EU's open consultation. The responses send a powerful signal that current EU legislation is inadequate and that citizens want to see comprehensive reforms to improve conditions for animals in factory farms.
What happened with the images from Swedish pig factories?
Public outrage, animal‑welfare inspections, and silence from the politicians. Here’s what happened with Project 1882’s images from inside Swedish pig factories.
Latest news
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Roadmap that could affect millions of animals used in experiments published
Today, 1 June, the European Commission is presenting its roadmap for phasing out animal testing in chemical safety assessments. This is a historic announcement – but it is also just the beginning. Member States must now decide whether to contribute to this transition or fall behind.
New report: Stop investments in fish farming factories
In a new report, Project 1882 outlines necessary priorities for strengthened fish welfare and for achieving a truly sustainable aquaculture.
Interview: Research on in-ovo sexing
In an interview with Project 1882, PhD student Simão Monteiro Belo dos Santos discusses research on in-ovo sexing that could put an end to the killing of male chicks in the egg industry.
65,000 signatures delivered to Swedish parliament calling for ban on Frankenchickens
Today, Project 1882 delivered more than 65,000 signatures to Members of the Swedish Parliament, calling for a national ban on Frankenchickens. The handover took place together with a protest for the chickens outside the Swedish Parliament.
Reality of toxicity tests on animals exposed in new footage
Newly released footage shows animals being subjected to distressing toxicity tests – practices that are still allowed under EU regulations...
Newly released footage shows animals being subjected to distressing toxicity tests...
Factory farms
Nowhere in the world are there more animals than on factory farms. They are treated as products, even though they are sentient individuals with their own interests and needs. Project 1882 is working to change this through public education, political advocacy and partnering with businesses. We work for a future without factory farms.