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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
Read the latest animal-related news within Project 1882's focus areas.
Animal welfare in fish farming – essential priorities
Project 1882 is organising a webinar on 4 June 2026, to raise awareness and encourage engagement on the need for improved fish welfare, both nationally in Sweden and at the EU level.
Revision of REACH chemicals legislation halted
The European Commission is stepping back from plans to revise the REACH chemicals legislation. According to Project 1882, the decision could slow progress toward a future without animal testing, but it may also create an opportunity for a faster phase-out.
Sweden to ban fur farming – “At last!”
The Swedish inquiry on fur farming was published today, and it contains a clear proposal on how a ban should be introduced in Sweden. Project 1882 welcomes this development and urges the government to bring forward the legislation without delay.
EU legislation on dogs and cats approved by the European Parliament
The European Parliament has now adopted common EU rules on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats. The decision marks a historic step forward for millions of animals – yet the legislation still leaves some animals without protection.
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.