Sweden to ban fur farming – “At last!”

In 2025, a phase-out scheme was introduced for the remaining mink farms, and an inquiry was set up to investigate how a fur farming ban should be implemented. The report has now been published and is clear: Sweden can – and should – ban fur farming. Among the reasons cited for the forthcoming ban is animal welfare. Project 1882 celebrates this historic success after more than 50 years of hard work.  

"At last! The fur industry has been under scrutiny far too many times – this inquiry must be the last. A comprehensive ban on fur farming will be the only right way forward."

– Benny Andersson, CEO of Project 1882  

Thereview of legislation was conducted after the government made a pledge for the term of office that mink farms would be phased out. The last mink farms in Sweden have been shut down during 2025, as all of them applied for the government’s phase-out aid totaling 180 million Swedish kronor. A ban on fur farming will therefore be easier to introduce as there is no longer any financial incentive. However, legislation must be put in place swiftly, according to Project 1882.  

"The work is not complete until the legislation is in place. There is nothing more to wait for now. The government should act swiftly and then actively work towards a ban at EU level as well."

– Benny Andersson, CEO of Project 1882    

Project 1882 emphasises that a national ban on fur farming remains essential, even though no animals are currently kept in the industry. This is necessary to prevent the establishment of new fur farms in the future and to drive progress towards a comprehensive EU‑wide ban, in line with the Fur Free Europe citizens’ initiative.