European Parliament 3 May 2012, Written question E-004530/12 Kriton Arsenis (S&D) to the Commission. Import into the EU of furs from animals caught in leghold traps and snares

Question for written answer E-004530/12 to the Commission Kriton Arsenis (S&D) (3 May 2012) Subject: Import into the EU of furs from animals caught in leghold traps and snares The use of leghold traps to catch animals has been banned in the EU since 1991. The import of furs from animals caught in leghold traps outside the EU was banned at the same time.