Trade Organisations

Animal Focused Alliance secures Primary Authority partnership for Wales

The Animal Focused Alliance, a pet industry body, has formed a Primary Authority partnership with Monmouthshire County Council to improve regulatory consistency for pet businesses in Wales. The government-backed scheme allows organisations to receive expert advice from a designated local authority – in this case, Monmouthshire – on how to…

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The Kennel Club launches report on dog breeding licensing regulations

The Kennel Club is launching a new report in the House of Commons calling for an urgent review of the current dog breeding licensing regulations. The company claims that current regulations are having a significant impact on both responsible breeders, as well as buyers finding responsibly-bred, healthy puppies. The report…

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Pet grooming bodies set new welfare standards for groomers

Pet grooming bodies have published a new set of guidelines for professional dog and cat groomers, aiming to raise welfare standards and support informed choices by pet owners. The Guidelines for Dog and Cat Groomers, developed by the Canine and Feline Sector Group (CFSG) in partnership with the Pet Industry…

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Hungarian Mudi becomes UK’s newest recognised dog breed

Kennel Club has announced that The Hungarian Mudi will become the UK’s 225th recognised pedigree dog breed next month. The rare herding breed, which dates back to at least the 18th Century in Hungary, will be added to the Kennel Club’s Imported Breed Register from 1 July 2025. A breed…

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OATA appoints new finance and office manager

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has announced the appointment of Dawn Jones as its new finance and office manager, who will take over from Ray Valovec when he leaves in June. Jones joins from a local accountancy firm where she was personal tax manager and client manager for a…

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OATA relaunches biosecurity assessment tool

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has announced that it is relaunching its Business Biosecurity Self-Assessment Tool, now redesigned as a streamlined, easy-to-use online survey. The updated tool guides businesses through a series of simple, tick-box statements covering key areas such as supply chains, quarantining procedures, hygiene measures, wastewater management,…

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Zoomark partners with Petzoo Eurasia to boost EU-Turkey pet trade

Zoomark, Europe’s B2B pet industry trade show, and Petzoo Eurasia, Turkey’s foremost international pet exhibition, have announced a strategic collaboration designed to enhance connections between the European and Turkish pet markets. This partnership aims to serve as a conduit to the broader Middle Eastern region, facilitating the development of new…

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OATA calls for simplified tariff regime on US imports

OATA has written to the Department for Business and Trade to raise concerns over potential US retaliatory tariffs, with OATA chief executive Dominic Whitmee urging for a simplified regime and lower tariffs to benefit the UK aquatics industry. In its letter, the trade organisation highlighted three key issues that could…

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PIF and NBR partner to help pet businesses protect their brand identity

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has partnered with the National Business Register (NBR)  to help pet businesses safeguard their brand identity and prevent unauthorised use of their trading name. Registering a business name with NBR provides essential protection against ‘passing off’ – a legal issue that arises when another business…

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PIF launches ‘Paws in Spring’ window competition

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), has launched a nationwide spring-themed pet window display competition celebrating the creativity and dedication of UK pet retailers. PIF is inviting pet shops across the UK to transform their shop windows into stunning seasonal displays that showcase their unique branding, alongside a selection of pet…

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