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<p>The EU has introduced controls on the production of foie gras. These controls do
not ban the sale of foie gras and while the UK is a member of the EU we are subject
to EU Treaty obligations in relation to the free movement of goods. Foie gras is not
produced in the UK and this Government has made its views very clear that the production
of foie gras using force feeding (or ‘gavage’ as it’s known in France) gives rise
to serious welfare concerns. If any production were to occur, the Animal and Plant
Health Agency would be asked to investigate and advise on any contravention of UK
animal welfare laws.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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