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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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Feb- 2017 -7 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
PIF responds to Defra’s ‘next steps’ for animal establishment licensing
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has broadly welcomed DEFRAโs Next Steps document on the review of animal establishment licensing, which includes pet shops and boarding establishments. The trade association represents the interests of over 2,500 UK pet businesses. In its joint submission with OATA and REPTA to the original consultation…
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7 FebruaryLatest News
New puppy sale laws crack down on backyard breeders
The sales of puppies younger than eight weeks has been made illegal in a bid to crack down on irresponsible breeders. Environment Secretary, Andrea Leadsom, announced that ministers would toughen dog breeding licensing rules to protect thousand of puppies. Anyone breeding and selling three or more litters of puppies a…
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7 FebruaryRetailers
Abuse and violence towards retail workers increases by 40%, finds BRC
There has been a 40 percent increase in violence and other forms of abuse against retail workers in the past year, according to the results of the BRCโs annual Retail Crime Survey.ย The survey covered 37 percent of the retail industry by turnover and 35 percent by staff, accounting for 1.1…
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6 FebruaryProducts
The Dog Treat Company gets tails wagging for Valentine’s Day
The Dog Treat Company has released a brand new dog treatย for Valentine’s Day 2017. The fast-growing rural businessย aims to set tails wagging withย Paw-Ever Yours. The low calorie, wheat-free treat is available in a collectable tin. It’s made with free-range chicken and eggs and a selection of beneficial herbs. Company founder,…
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2 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
New puppy sale laws crack down on backyard breeders
The sales of puppies younger than eight weeks has been made illegal in a bid to crack down on irresponsible breeders. Environment Secretary, Andrea Leadsom, announced that ministers would toughen dog breeding licensing rules to protect thousand of puppies. Anyone breeding and selling three or more litters of puppies a…
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Jan- 2017 -10 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Public invited to snap up a stake in Cotswold RAW
Pet food producer Cotswold RAW is launching an exciting new initiative. Fromย 12am on 10ย January 2017, the company aims to crowdfund ยฃ250,000.ย Members of the public can contribute sums fromย ยฃ10 upwards. A ten percent stake in the firm will be shared between investors. Theย rural business will use theย funding boost to expand its…
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Dec- 2016 -19 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Vets respond to confirmation of avian influenza
Avian influenza of the H5N8 strain has been confirmed in turkeys at a farm near Louth in Lincolnshire on Friday. Most birds at the premises have died and any remaining birds there will be humanely culled. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has put in place a…
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7 DecemberCurrent Affairs
‘Poultry owners must keep birds inside’ due to bird flu concerns
Poultry keepers must now keep chickens, hens, ducks and turkeys housed indoors where practicable, or keep them separate from wild birds, warns theย Department for Environment, Food andย Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency. For farmed geese, gamebirds and other captive birds where housing is less practicable, keepers must take…
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Nov- 2016 -30 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Capone Campaign cracks down on back yard rabbit breeders
A new campaign hopes to tackle unlicensedย rabbit breeders. The Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWAF) has launchedย the Capone Campaign with support fromย Pets Corner. Itย addresses fears that breeders inย classified, online advertisements are not subject toย regulations, legislation or welfare checks. Using bespoke software, the charity has analysed thousands of โrabbit for saleโ…
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Sep- 2016 -22 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Responses to Defra’s review of animal establishments licensing released
A summary of responses to Defraโs consultation on the review of animal establishments licensing in England has been published. This consultation ran for 12 weeks, from the 20 December 2015 until the 12 March 2016. The consultation covers proposals to introduce new secondary legislation under the Animal Welfare Act 2006,…
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