European Commission (EC) auditors criticized Ireland's Department of Agriculture for failing to ensure that pet food producers met European Union standards, calling inspections unreliable and noting "widespread and systematic" [...]
FEDIAF, the voice of the European Pet Food Industry, has released its updated 2024 Nutritional Guidelines for Pet Food for Cats and Dogs. These guidelines provide essential information on [...]
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has ended its opposition to vegan diets for dogs, provided they are nutritionally sound. Omni, a U.K.-based vegan pet food maker, welcomed this policy [...]
According to an article released by petfoodindustry, USDA reports that Morocco has introduced a new code for importing animal meal, now allowing its use in dog and cat food. [...]
In Singapore, a significant shift is underway as the government prepares to lift a 34-year ban on cat ownership in public flats, allowing households to have up to two [...]
In the realm of expanding sustainable alternatives, particularly in pet food, the Precision Fermentation Alliance (PFA) and Food Fermentation Europe (FFE) have introduced a novel definition for "precision fermentation." [...]
In December 2023, President Javier Milei's government in Argentina proposed an increase in export taxes, presenting a potential challenge for various industries, including pet food. Economy Minister Luis Caputo [...]
Despite dog meat's historical status as a culinary delicacy in various Asian regions, international condemnation for its perceived cruelty has escalated. A notable shift in attitudes, particularly among the [...]
As reported in a post at the beginning of November, in October 2023, the European Union officially implemented new regulations regarding the labeling of organic pet foods through the [...]
In London, on November 28, the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) provided counsel to US exporters about the United Kingdom's post-Brexit Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) for import controls. [...]
