Basics on labeling of organic pet food products
As already seen in the other articels, the new EU organic regulation (REGULATION (EU) 2018/848 on organic production and labeling of organic products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No [...]
Deceptive marketing and labeling of non-organically produced pet food and feed
The new EU regulation on organic production and labeling of organic products (Regulation (EU) 2018/848) contains strict requirements for labeling food, pet food and feed as organic. Only if [...]
New options in labeling the origin of organic food, pet food and feed products within the EU
On January 1st, 2022, a new EU-Regulationon the production and labelling of organic products entered into force (Regulation (EU) 2018/848 REGULATION (EU) 2018/848 on organic production and labelling of [...]
Taiwan – new government department for pets will be established
In Taiwan, a new department in the Council of Agriculture was established taking the responsibility of pets‘ lives “from birth to death” in the industry. According to the government, [...]
Italy reforming constitution to grant full rights to animals
Italy has granted full constitutional rights to animals. By a two third majority, the chamber of deputies has put the constitutional bill through to incorporate the protection of animals [...]
China lifts ban on importing wet pet food made out of avian
According to an announcment of the General Administration of Customs, P.R. China on February 7, 2022, exported wet pet food from avian-related epidemics countries is allowed to be exported [...]
Russian watchdog claims food fraud on European pet food companies
The veterinary regulator Rosselhoznadzor assumes that Western pet fod companies sell products with false label statements on Russian market. This shall be a result of a test by Rosselhoznadzor. [...]
Spanish pet industry protests against the presented draft of the Animal Welfare Act
The pet industry demonstrated in Madrid against the new Animal Welfare Act, that was just presented by the central government. The draft includes several restrictions for pet owners. The [...]
Iranian hardliners want to forbid the keeping of pets
Keeping a pet in Iran could become a criminal offence. The interest in keeping dogs and cats has strongly increased within the past years. Hardliners in the Iranian parliament [...]
Animals become individuals after South Korean law
South Korea seems to be the next country to improve the legal status of animals and would join 32 other countries that recognize animals as sentient beings. A change [...]