Foie Gras Production

Case Status: Enforcement Phase and Judgment Compliance

Following favorable rulings and the enactment of restrictive legislation, the work of Gaia Libertas has advanced to the enforcement phase of monitoring and judgment compliance, overseeing high-end gastronomy restaurants and clandestine farms that continue to market products obtained through force-feeding.

The History of the Legal Dispute

The practice of force-feeding involves the mechanical insertion of tubes into the esophagus of ducks and geese to induce hepatic steatosis. Gaia Libertas has compiled violation records and expert reports demonstrating the recurrence of establishments attempting to bypass prohibitions through unregulated suppliers.

Ongoing Measures in the Case

• Notifications to Health Authorities: Request for joint inspections with the Health Surveillance Agency (Vigilância Sanitária) and the Environmental Police.
• Judgment Enforcement Action: Enforcement of coercive fines against establishments caught violating court orders.
• Expansion of Jurisprudence: Use of favorable precedents to file new public civil actions (Ações Civis Públicas) in other judicial districts across the country.

“Winning the law on paper is the first step; ensuring that every restaurant and farm is inspected and held accountable is our daily enforcement mission.”

Reports

If you are aware of establishments selling foie gras obtained through force-feeding in cities where such legislation is prohibitive, please send the information to Gaia Libertas’ legal channel.