New York City has taken a step forward to ban Foie Gras French for fatty liver produced by force-feeding: a list of countries where the production has been banned

A positive list of countries where the production of foie gras has been  banned

https://proanimal.org/where-is-foie-gras-banned-complete-guide-by-country-2026/

For over a decade, Animal Equality has been on a global mission to end the force-feeding of ducks and geese for foie gras

Foie gras, French for “fatty liver,” is produced by force-feeding ducks and geese until their livers swell up to ten times their normal size. This process involves inserting long metal tubes down the birds’ throats multiple times per day and pumping their stomachs with large amounts of food. After slaughter, their livers are processed into an expensive dish that has been banned in several countries.

“Voters For Animal Rights is overjoyed with this historic victory for animals and grateful that New York City’s right to govern itself remains intact,” said Allie Taylor, president of Voters for Animal Rights (VFAR).

“Today’s ruling not only upholds the city’s ability to make decisions in the best interest of its residents, human and nonhuman alike, but also shows the power of citizens coming together for justice and compassion.

“This is a momentous step forward in creating a kinder, more humane world, and it proves that meaningful change is possible when people refuse to accept cruelty as the status quo,” added Taylor.

While the ruling allows the city to enforce the ban, separate litigation from foie gras producers is still pending, which could delay full implementation.

If fully enforced, the law would make New York City one of the largest jurisdictions in the U.S. to ban foie gras. Advocates say the decision reflects growing momentum nationwide to address cruelty in food production and signals a brighter future for animals.