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Nov- 2016 -9 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Annual inspection looms for licensed pet retailers
The annual inspection for those selling livestock within shops is imminent. Pet retailers are being advised by The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) about the importance of joining PIF’s Primary Authority scheme – the government-backed scheme which helps to standardise inspections, overcome problems encountered by retailers and raise animal welfare standards.…
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Jun- 2016 -22 JuneCurrent Affairs
The EU Referendum and what it means for you
We’ve all heard the debates and seen the news stories but what does the referendum mean for your business? On Thursday 23 June the UK will decide whether it chooses to remain in the European Union or whether it leaves. In 1975, Britain held a referendum shortly after joining the…
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May- 2016 -3 MayCurrent Affairs
PIF calls on pet retailers to set animal welfare standard
The Pet Industry Federation has asked all licensed pet retailers to raise their standards on animal welfare and sign up to the Primary Authority scheme. The call follows OATA’s announcement last week that only half of all local authorities are following the CIEH’s 2013 Model Licence Conditions for Pet Vending when undertaking…
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Nov- 2015 -23 NovemberCurrent Affairs
PIF receives go-ahead on petshop licensing scheme
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced its support to retail members in order to gain their pet shop licence. PIF has just entered into a Primary Authority coordinated partnership with City of London Corporation, to support PIF retail members across England and Wales. This scheme is designed to…
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