Dear Supporters,
The federal Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act, H.R. 891, would
require that all apparel containing any quantity of fur is accurately
labeled-regardless of the fur's monetary value-and also ban completely the sale
and import of fur from raccoon dogs, members of the dog family native to China
killed in large numbers for their fur.
Under current law, products containing quantities of fur valued under $150
can be sold in American stores without accurate labels. Consumers with ethical objections
or allergies to fur may think a lack of a label means that they're buying
"faux" fur-but sadly, this is not always true.
What We Can Do
Please send this letter today to your representative urging him or her to support
and cosponsor the Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act.
Please Support and
Cosponsor the Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act
Dear [Decision Maker],
As a concerned
constituent, I am writing to urge you to support and cosponsor the Dog and Cat
Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act, H.R. 891. This important legislation would
prohibit the sale of any apparel containing fur from raccoon dogs, members of
the dog family killed in large numbers in China. It would also require the accurate labeling of all
apparel containing fur, regardless of the monetary value of the fur.
Current law requires that fur garments be labeled with the name of the species
used, manufacturer, country of origin and other information. However, there is
a loophole in the labeling law: Products containing small quantities or values
of fur can be sold without being labeled. The Federal Trade Commission defines
"a small value or quantity of fur" as fur that is worth no more than
$150. This unreasonably high figure allows products such as coats, sweaters,
vests and accessories with fur trim to be sold without adequately informing end
consumers what they are buying. The value of the fur used in a particular
product should not be a factor in regulating this industry. Consumers who may
have ethical objections or allergies to fur cannot make informed purchasing
choices unless all fur products are properly labeled.
The Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act will protect our right to know
what we are buying. Therefore, I respectfully urge you to support and cosponsor
H.R. 891
Thank you for supporting the NJSPCA.
