This coverage of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) explores its pivotal role in setting regulations and standards that directly impact the UK petcare industry. As the primary government body overseeing animal welfare, import/export protocols, biosecurity, labelling, and environmental guidance, DEFRA matters to retailers, wholesalers, distributors, importers, and supply chain professionals. Pet Gazette offers news, business insights, trends, and case studies on DEFRA’s policy changes, consultation responses, regulatory updates, and compliance expectations—equipping pet trade professionals with the intelligence to navigate legislation, manage risk, and capitalise on policy-driven opportunities.