Air France will stop transporting monkeys for laboratory experiments from mid-2023, we learned on Wednesday from concordant sources. The airline had already announced last June that it would finally stop transporting primates, “in line with its strategy” of social and environmental responsibility (CSR), but without giving a precise date.
In a letter addressed to the deputy (LFI) of Paris Aymeric Caron, at the head of the defense of the animal cause, Air France indicated that “the complete cessation of (its) operations” of transport of primates for research laboratories “will be carried out cape”. place no later than June 2023”, after a “transition period”. The content of this letter, revealed by the services of Aymeric Caron and the One Voice animal rights association, was confirmed this Wednesday to AFP by Air France.
One Voice hailed in a press release “a magnificent victory for the associations and the deputy”. “The long-term campaign by One Voice (since 1996) and its partners Action for Primates (UK), Stop Camarles (ES) and Peta (USA) for Air France to stop participating in the transport of primates to the laboratories has finally paid off. ”, added the association.
illegal catches
According to her, Air France “was one of the last national companies in Europe to continue transporting primates from countries where they live free to those where they are tested on laboratory benches.” “Animal experimentation with first generation primates is no longer allowed within the European Union since November of this year. However, breeding activity continues in Asia and Mauritius, leaving the door open to potential illegal take,” One Voice explained.
“Aymeric Caron and the One Voice team warmly thank the company (…) for its firm and concrete commitment,” the association continued, asking Air France to extend its decision “to other animal species, particularly dogs “.
Source: BFM TV
