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Stop the Cruelty Behind Pork: Groups urge the end of live pig auctions
Taiwan's live pig auction system subjects the animals to extreme cruelty and abuse. The brutal mistreatment endured by approximately 6 million pigs annually in Taiwan before slaughter, including violent electric shocks, whippings, metal branding, and hooking of the snout or dragging by the anus while the animals are still alive.
EAST stages stand-in on presidential boulevard in campaign for battery cage ban
Hundreds of activists stood in the space of an A4 sheet of paper in front of Taiwan's presidential office.
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Sustainable fisheries certification makes Taiwan debut
The Ocean Heart Ecolabel has made its debut with the launch of certified canned mackerel products caught by a Taiwanese fishing fleet.
EAST awarded Lush Prize for securing toxicology testing reforms
EAST is honored to receive the LUSH Prize in recognition of our work to eliminate unnecessary animal testing from chemical registration.
Animal protection group extends cage-free invitation to Burger King
IKEA Taiwan cage-free shift a boon for Asian cage-free movement
Taiwanese cage duck eggs meet international revolt
A major European animal protection alliance has issued a statement warning Taiwanese duck eggs pose a threat to EU animal welfare standards.
Taiwan Food and Drug Administration makes landmark decision to strike out animal tests
The TFDA has committed to reduce animal testing for health food safety testing, in response to calls from EAST.
Critics condemn government failure on blatant Pigs of God animal abuse
EAST has filed a formal complaint to call on the Taoyuan City government to enforce the Animal Protection Act.
Animal groups smell a rat on government health food claims
Breakthrough: Taiwan to ban catching of three rare shark species
Taiwanese authorities have announced an historic ban on the catching of megamouth, great white, and basking sharks in Taiwanese waters.
EAST announces ground-breaking cooperation agreement to protect megamouth sharks in Taiwan
EAST has announced a breakthrough agreement to protect the megamouth shark on the eve of Shark Awareness Day.
Sustainable fisheries certification makes Taiwan debut
The Ocean Heart Ecolabel has made its debut with the launch of certified canned mackerel products caught by a Taiwanese fishing fleet.
EAST awarded Lush Prize for securing toxicology testing reforms
EAST is honored to receive the LUSH Prize in recognition of our work to eliminate unnecessary animal testing from chemical registration.
Animal protection group extends cage-free invitation to Burger King
IKEA Taiwan cage-free shift a boon for Asian cage-free movement
Taiwanese cage duck eggs meet international revolt
A major European animal protection alliance has issued a statement warning Taiwanese duck eggs pose a threat to EU animal welfare standards.
Taiwan Food and Drug Administration makes landmark decision to strike out animal tests
The TFDA has committed to reduce animal testing for health food safety testing, in response to calls from EAST.
Critics condemn government failure on blatant Pigs of God animal abuse
EAST has filed a formal complaint to call on the Taoyuan City government to enforce the Animal Protection Act.
Animal groups smell a rat on government health food claims
Breakthrough: Taiwan to ban catching of three rare shark species
Taiwanese authorities have announced an historic ban on the catching of megamouth, great white, and basking sharks in Taiwanese waters.
EAST announces ground-breaking cooperation agreement to protect megamouth sharks in Taiwan
EAST has announced a breakthrough agreement to protect the megamouth shark on the eve of Shark Awareness Day.
