​What is
Code EFABAR?​

Code EFABAR is a proactive initiative from the European animal breeding sector, setting standards for responsible breeding practices. It aligns with EU policies, promotes sustainability, and supports ethical breeding across species, including terrestrial livestock, aquaculture, and insects.

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"Promoting responsible and balanced breeding across the EU"​

​Hans Olijslagers, Chief Technology Officer Topigs Norsvin
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Topigs Norsvin is renowned for its innovative approach to implementing new technologies and a continuous focus on cost-efficient pig production. One of Topigs Norsvin’s major core values is sustainability, of which Code EFABAR is an important element. Topigs Norsvin’s corporate sustainability report, which includes the Code EFABAR, is an important asset in communicating sustainability to society and NGO’s.

​Code EFABAR helps Topigs Norsvin in making decisions around our future breeding goals and offers support in discussions on sustainability with stakeholders. That makes Code-EFABAR an important tool for management decisions whilst also delivering improved transparency in our services.

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​Why?

An increasing
​number of
​breeding organisations have already adopted
​Code EFABAR

Meet our members

​Code EFABAR aligns with key policy initiatives, including:
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• EU Green Deal & Farm to Fork Strategy
• UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Scientific advancements in sustainable breeding

This ensures breeding organizations are proactive rather than reactive to regulatory and societal expectations.