Singapore and South Korea Lead Positive Shifts in Pet Ownership Policies
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 [...]
PFA and FFE Redefine Precision Fermentation for Sustainable Compound Production
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." [...]
Argentina’s Pet Food Industry Navigates Export Tax Hike Impact on Global Competitiveness
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 [...]
South Korea Bans Dog Meat Sales: Landmark Shift in Attitudes
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 [...]
Update: EU Unveils 2023 Rules and Logo for Organic Pet Food Labeling
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 [...]
USDA Guides Exporters on UK’s Post-Brexit Import Controls: BTOM Insights
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. [...]
EU Expands Organic Labeling to Pet Food for Enhanced Transparency
The extension of organic labeling regulations to encompass pet food has been announced by the European Council, aligning it with the existing rules for labeling organic human food. This [...]
EU regulation on labeling organic pet food modified
According to a latest announcement, the Council of European Union has agreed with the European Parliament on labelling pet food with mostly organic ingredients with the EUâs organic production [...]
Modernized regulations for US pet food exports to Vietnam
Finally, after several years of negotiating with the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has modernized determinations for exporting dry pet food [...]
Pakistan increased tax on imported pet food to 25%
The Pakistan government has increased the import tax on pet food products from 17% to 25% with effect from March 8. Products like processed meats, fish, fruit and vegetables, [...]