The implementation of the Fur Declaration Ordinance is
lacking across Switzerland. With the campaign "Real Fur - Really Cruel",
the Zurich Animal Welfare Department once again reveals massive deficiencies in
declarations in the Lucerne
fashion house Kofler, even though it promised
improvement in 2017.
But Kofler ignores laws as well as ethical values and animal
welfare - only profit counts. Despite Shitstorm on Facebook, Kofler insists on
torture fur and thus betrays customers.
Serious violations of the law in 2017
criticized
In November 2017, the Zürcher Tierschutz found no
declaration of animal species, origin and type of production in two Lucerne
branches of Kofler for 25 of 44 real fur articles (57%) and criticized these
violations of the law in a press release and in Kassensturz on December 5,
2017. Kofler assured the Kassensturz that any missing declarations would be
corrected immediately. But Kofler ignored the advice offered by the Zurich
Animal Welfare Service.
Massive deficiencies in declarations
hide the atrocities
After reports of grievances, the Zurich Animal Welfare
Department visited the branch on Pilatusstrasse on December 8th, 2018. Spicy:
Kofler continues to disregard the law. Of 26 articles with fur trim, 23 were
declared without animal species or origin (88%)! Everywhere it was said, “Can
come from trapping or hunting without traps or from any type of keeping,
especially from keeping in cages”. This wishy-washy text obscures the cruel
truth. Kofler is apparently not interested in suffering from animals: The three
correctly declared fur items come from cages in China, which is known for the
most brutal animal cruelty and lively skinning.
Kofler does not keep promises, all
lies and deceit!
The purpose of the declaration is to expose the excruciating
practices of the fur industry. But Kofler prevents transparency. This is at
odds with last year's Kassensturz promises. Kofler also promises "high
quality" on the website, but does not include ethics and animal welfare.
The fashion house praises its expertise, but is unable to label items
correctly. There is talk of a “feel for hip trends”, but real fur is out, fake
fur is in - this trend has clearly been overslept.
Shitstorm is ignored: Vogel Strauss policy At the end of
October, a former customer posted the incorrect fur declaration on Facebook,
whereupon a shit storm broke out. Kofler did not respond and did not respond to
media inquiries either. Where is the company's much-touted expertise? At
Kofler, social competence is not one of them. There was harsh criticism and
calls for boycotts on Facebook because the fashion house “shares the enthusiasm
for the product ranges with the customers”, but not the indignation.
Declaration
deficiencies - help on site is necessary
The Federal Office of the FSVO, which is responsible for the
implementation of the fur declaration, has employed a person for shop controls
since September 2018. In view of the deficiencies across Switzerland, the
question is whether an 80% figure is sufficient. It would be helpful if the
FSVO would also delegate the controls to local authorities, such as the Zurich
City Police and other police corps.
Pressure on unscrupulous companies
Many customers feel betrayed by Kofler. Nadja Brodmann from
the Zurich Animal Welfare Department is also indignant about the unscrupulous
maximization of profit: “We have reported Kofler to the FSVO and hope for quick
action. Experience shows that unintentional companies only correctly declare
after massive pressure from public criticism, constant controls or threats of
buses. "
