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This coverage examines news, policy updates, and regulatory developments from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) that affect the UK petcare industry. Pet Gazette provides analysis on legislation, compliance requirements, animal welfare standards, and trade regulations, helping retailers, wholesalers, importers, and distributors navigate the regulatory landscape. Coverage includes insights into government consultations, policy changes, and enforcement actions shaping the commercial and operational decisions of pet trade professionals.
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Jun- 2017 -21 JuneConsumers
RSPCA issues flood advice ahead of thunderstorms
With the current heatwave set to finish this week and thunderstorms sparking a potential risk of flooding, the RSPCA has issued some advice on how to protect animals from the heavy downpour. The Met office has issued a warning that from today (Wednesday) into Thursday there is the potential for…
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21 JuneCurrent Affairs
RSPCA issues flood advice ahead of thunderstorms
With the current heatwave set to finish this week and thunderstorms sparking a potential risk of flooding, the RSPCA has issued some advice on how to protect animals from the heavy downpour. The Met office has issued a warning that from today (Wednesday) into Thursday there is the potential for…
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May- 2017 -25 MayCurrent Affairs
London Stock Exchange names Natures Menu ‘Inspiring British Company’
Raw pet food producer, Natures Menu, has been named one of the London Stock Exchangeโs top 1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain. The annual report identifies the fastest growing and most dynamic small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. Norfolk-based company Natures Menu specialises in raw dog and cat food…
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Apr- 2017 -19 AprilCurrent Affairs
Pet shop owner fined for illegal puppy sales
A pet shop owner has been fined for forging a underage puppy’s passport and then selling the pet online. Artur Zuchowicz, from Wales, was convicted of two offences after placing a misleading advert on gumtree.com and selling the French Bulldogย too young, reports the Plymouth Herald. Plymouth Magistrates’ Court said that…
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Mar- 2017 -31 MarchEvents
Defra minister visits Pets at Home
A Defra minister visited Pets at Home’s New Malden store to learn moreย aboutย the National Invasive Species Week. Lord Gardiner, who is Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, visited the pet superstore to see what the industry is doing to promote the โno…
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17 MarchCurrent Affairs
Benyfit Natural launches new ‘Mini’ recipes at PATS
Raw food specialistย Benyfit Natural has announced the launch of its all-new Benyfit Mini Range exclusively at PATS Sandown in Surrey on March 21 -22. Based on their existing ranges, Benyfit Naturalโs Miniโs combine appropriate amounts of animal protein, vegetables and botanicals in one complete recipe. Benyfit Natual only uses the…
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1 MarchLatest News
New avian flu measures announced
New measures to protect against avian flu have been confirmed byย the Government chief vet. A more targeted approach will be taken to control the disease. Following plans set out earlier this month, all poultry keepers across England must continue to observe strict biosecurity measures, with housing or netting required in…
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Feb- 2017 -27 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
New avian flu measures announced
New measures to protect against avian flu have been confirmed byย the Government chief vet. A more targeted approach will be taken to control the disease. Following plans set out earlier this month, all poultry keepers across England must continue to observe strict biosecurity measures, with housing or netting required in…
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24 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Gumtree responds to puppy smuggling sellers
Gumtree has responded to the claim that two puppy smugglers sold pets on its website. Two Southport residents, originally from Hungary, were subject to question when a concerned member of the public contacted trading standards. Anna Balintova, and Ladislav Balint, registered the puppies in Hungary when they were 7-9 weeks…
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7 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
RSPCA to keep powers of prosecution
Private prosecutions will continueย to be madeย by the Royal Societyย for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a new report reveals. MPs called for the governmentย to lessenย the prosecution power of the RSPCA in November 2016 so it only acted in exceptional cases. This followed allegations of pets being wrongly taken from homes…
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