Government & Legislation
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Jan- 2019 -15 January
RCVS and BVA call for vet surgeons to be restored to Shortage Occupation List
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and British Veterinary Association (BVA) have called for veterinary surgeons to be restored…
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9 January
EU and member states endorse FEDIAF code of pet food labelling
A new edition of the FEDIAF Labelling Code has been approved by the EU Standing Committee for Animal Nutrition. …
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Dec- 2018 -13 December
Natural Instinct recalls cat food over ‘EU requirements’
Natural Instinct has recalled its Wild Venison cat food in bags of 250g and 500g after it said the food…
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13 December
OATA training packages get City & Guilds’ stamp of approval
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) is re-launching its industry training packages with new online courses after gaining City &…
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Nov- 2018 -30 November
OATA welcomes Scottish government plans to review pet shop licensing
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has welcomed news that the Scottish government is to look at introducing new legislation…
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29 November
A challenging retail environment
The last few months have been tough for UK retailers and with pressure on the high street unlikely to let…
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13 November
New trading standard guides launched to help OATA members
OATA has joined forces with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Trading Standards team to provide new support and advice guidance for its…
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2 November
Association of Private Pet Cemeteries and Crematoria introduces ‘compulsory inspections’
The Association of Private Pet Cemeteries and Crematoria (APPCC) is to introduce “compulsory, independent inspections” for its members. Announced during…
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1 November
Bank of England puts hold on interest rates due to Brexit uncertainty
The Bank of England has placed interest rates on hold following growing uncertainty around Brexit. A vote to leave rates…
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Oct- 2018 -17 October
Select committee finds dangerous dogs legislation ‘fails to protect the public’
A new report by Defra has called for a full-scale review of current dog control legislation and policy after the…
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