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Animal Welfare

European Chicken Commitment (ECC) Goal

By 2026, Lidl US aims to have 20% of the company’s private label chicken assortment adhere to the ECC Standard.

Cage-Free Eggs

100% of Lidl US private label shelled eggs are cage-free or better (organic and pasture raised). In our northern stores, Lidl US offers customers additional options, including pasture raised eggs, which are also certified humane. Lidl US is also actively working to increase the number of cage-free or better products offered to our customers

OUR MEASURES FOR MORE ANIMAL WELFARE

As an intermediary between our suppliers and our consumers, we can contribute to making the purchase of animal products more sustainable. In addition to our commitments and certifications, we offer customers branded products that promote responsible business practices and the humane treatment of animals. This includes organic and grass-fed meat and poultry options.

Lidl offers vegan options to customers looking for animal-free alternatives.

Lidl makes use of labels and certifications for some of our animal products to help support transparency and traceability for our customers.

FURTHER COMMITMENT:

Promotion of plant-based alternatives in the product assortment

At Lidl we promote healthy, sustainable alternatives. For example, we offer plant-based protein sources in our assortment.  Among other things, this includes pulses, nuts and vegan substitutes for meat and dairy products.

Measures in the non-food area

Non-food private label items are sourced through other companies of Lidl Group and adhere to the following commitments and certifications:

  • All products must responsibly source feathers and down, per the DOWNPASS Standard
  • Angora wool is not used in any products
  • Lambskin is only used if the product is confirmed to be a by-product of the food industry
  • As a company of Lidl Group, we are a member of the Fur Free Retailer Program, and do not use or sell real fur
  • Components from exotic and protected animals are not used or sold