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Is foie gras illegal in Germany?
Yes. Foie gras is banned in Germany. Force-feeding any animal is banned. Production illegal.
Animal Welfare Act s3 no.9 forbids forcing food into an animal unless needed for health; current consolidated text read 8 Oct 2026.
Source: TierSchG s3 no.9
Banned (16)Allowed
- Germany is one of 16 countries where foie gras is banned.
- Its neighbours: banned in 7 of 9.
- In Europe: banned in 12 of 39 countries.
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Other countries that ban foie gras
Denmark
Czechia
Austria
Netherlands
Poland
Switzerland
Argentina
United Kingdom
Italy
India
Israel
Norway
Luxembourg
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