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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Nov- 2018 -22 NovemberManufacturers
Pet food manufacturer recalls raw pet food products containing salmonella
Raw pet food manufacturer, The Raw Factory Ltd, is recalling various products containing tripe and pork as they have been found to contain salmonella. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said in a statement: “The presence of salmonella in the products listed. [sic] Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause food…
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Jan- 2018 -12 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
PFMA responds to raw food study
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has responded to claims feeding animals raw food could be dangerous. A team of researchers in the Netherlands have said that the foods could be contaminated with bacteria and parasites. The association responded by stating: “PFMA members produce a wide range of products including…
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Nov- 2017 -3 NovemberCurrent Affairs
PFMA publishes new guidelines for raw pet food
The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA), has published new sector guidelines for the manufacture of commercial raw pet food. The guidelines, which promote best practice in the sector, have been developed in conjunction with Defra, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), Public Health England (PHE) and the Food Standards…
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Oct- 2017 -30 OctoberIndustry News
RCVS and BVA join forces to deal with the impact of Brexit
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have joined forces with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on a project to assess the challenges and opportunities posed by EU exit, with the aim to develop a flexible and skilled workforce which…
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Jun- 2017 -14 JuneCurrent Affairs
RCVS calls on Prime Minister to consider vets
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has called on the Prime Minister to prioritise giving greater certainty to EU nationals working in the UK in the forthcoming Brexit negotiations. This follows the publication of an RCVS report looking at the impact of last year’s referendum vote on European veterinary…
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5 JuneCurrent Affairs
Avian flu confirmed at a Norfolk farm
H5N8 avian flu has been confirmed in a small flock of chickens and geese at a premises near Diss, South Norfolk. The UK’s deputy chief veterinary officer has confirmed H5N8 avian flu in a small flock of chickens and geese at a premises near Diss, South Norfolk. A 3 km Protection…
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Mar- 2017 -1 MarchLatest News
New avian flu measures announced
New measures to protect against avian flu have been confirmed by 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 by 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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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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May- 2016 -12 MayCurrent Affairs
Hill’s Pet Nutrition recalls cat food pouches
Hill’s Pet Nutrition is recalling certain packs of cat food pouches because there are high levels of iron present in the pet food as a result of an error by an ingredient supplier, according to the Food Standards Agency. The Agency is advising owners and retailers to issue the product recall…
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