Food Standards Agency
This coverage examines the work and impact of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) on the UK petcare industry, focusing on regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements that affect pet food manufacturing, distribution, and retail. Pet Gazette provides updates on FSA guidance, enforcement actions, policy changes, and industry consultations, offering practical insights for independent retailers, large chains, distributors, importers, and exporters. Our reporting helps pet trade professionals understand regulatory obligations, manage risk, and maintain high standards across the supply chain.
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Jun- 2021 -30 JuneManufacturers
Happy Hounds Wales recalls products over salmonella fears
Happy Hounds Wales Ltd has recalled four of its frozen raw dog food products amid fears over the presence of salmonella. Salmonella was reportedly found in the following products: Frozen Beef Mince, Pack size: 1kg, Batch code: 993, Best before: 31/05/2022 Frozen Lamb and Beef, Pack size: 1kg, Batch code:…
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Jan- 2021 -14 JanuaryManufacturers
PFMA to launch programme for raw pet food production
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has reported it is in the final stages of “completing a brand-new, world-leading certification scheme for commercial raw producers.” The scheme coordinated by independent providers – KIWA, is designed to be an extra tool to support the safe production of raw pet food. PFMA…
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Feb- 2020 -10 FebruaryRetailers
Happy Hounds recall 10 products that ‘may pose a risk to health’
Pet food manufacturer Happy Hounds has issued a recall for a range of its frozen dog food products because they “may pose a risk to health.” This is the second recall by the raw pet food manufacturer in the past month, as three of its products were linked to cases…
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Aug- 2019 -1 AugustManufacturers
Raw Treat Pet Food recalls products due to the presence of Listeria
Pet food manufacturer Raw Treat Pet Food is recalling four batches of frozen raw pet food, after listeria monocytogenes has been found in the products. The 500g bags of frozen raw beef, frozen raw chicken, frozen raw lamb and frozen raw chicken and tripe were all found to contain listeria.…
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Jul- 2019 -4 JulyManufacturers
Homeland by Products recalls pet food due to traces of salmonella
Pet food manufacturer Homeland by Products has had to recall three products from its frozen raw food range, due to the presence of salmonella. The 500g bags of Frozen Raw Beef, Frozen Raw Turkey and Frozen Raw Tripe, were all found to contain salmonella. The affected batch codes are 1510,…
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May- 2019 -29 MayManufacturers
Study suggests link between cat TB and commercial raw food diet
Cases of tuberculosis in indoor cats may have been linked to a particular type of raw pet food, research has suggested. Some 13 cats from across the UK are thought to have been affected so far and experts have stressed that the risk to people is very low. The issue…
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17 MayVeterinary
BVA welcomes One Health emphasis in NI antimicrobial resistance action plan
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed Northern Ireland’s One Health approach towards fighting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in its new five-year action plan, launched today (16 May). The action plan, titled ‘Changing the Culture 2019-2024: One Health’, has been prepared by the Northern Ireland Department of Health, the Department of…
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Feb- 2019 -15 FebruaryManufacturers
Dog food brands missing ‘key nutritional information’ on labels
Research into 20 leading dog food brands and examining nutritional values has found many fail to list salt and carbohydrate levels in products. The research conducted by pet insurance provider, Everypaw, supported by veterinary consultant Dr Eric Jackson, found that 30% of food brands didn’t label any information on the…
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13 FebruaryVeterinary
Sativa hires director of regulatory affairs to launch CBD vet services
Sativa Investments, UK-based medicinal cannabis investment vehicle, has appointed Dr Nick Horniman BVSc MRCVS as its director of regulatory affairs with immediate effect. In his new senior management role, Horniman has been appointed to coordinate the company’s overall regulatory strategy and ongoing relationships with regulators. He will also implement the…
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Dec- 2018 -13 DecemberGovernment & Legislation
Natural Instinct recalls cat food over ‘EU requirements’
Natural Instinct has recalled its Wild Venison cat food in bags of 250g and 500g after it said the food was “not inspected in line with EU requirements”. The pet food manufacturer said the food had not had an offal inspection “in line with legal requirements”. It said that the…
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