Switzerland is strengthening its controls and international cooperation to better combat the illegal trade in shawls made from Tibetan antelope wool
Bern, 14.3.2016 - Since 2013, the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) has strengthened its controls in cooperation with the Federal Customs Administration (FCA) in order to combat the illegal trade in shawls made from Tibetan antelope wool (shahtoosh). As a result, more of these shawls have been confiscated every year. Moreover, international cooperation and awareness raising among potential shawl buyers are essential in order to counter this illegal trade effectively and to help to safeguard this strictly protected and endangered species.