FSA
This coverage examines the work of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and its relevance to the UK petcare industry, particularly in the regulation and safety of pet food production. Pet Gazette reports on FSA policy updates, compliance requirements, enforcement actions, and industry guidance, as well as its collaboration with manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers to uphold food safety standards. Coverage includes news, expert commentary, and analysis to help pet trade professionals navigate regulatory obligations and maintain high safety and quality standards.
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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 -17 MayVeterinary
BVA welcomes One Health emphasis in NI antimicrobial resistance action plan
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed Northern Irelandโs One Health approach towards fighting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in its new five-year action plan, launched today (16 May). The action plan, titled โChanging the Culture 2019-2024: One Healthโ, has been prepared by the Northern Ireland Department of Health, the Department of…
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Feb- 2019 -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 companyโs 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 requirementsโ
Natural Instinct has recalled its Wild Venison cat food in bags of 250g and 500g after it said the food was โnot inspected in line with EU requirementsโ. The pet food manufacturer said the food had not had an offal inspection โin line with legal requirementsโ. It said that the…
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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: โThe 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 Manufacturersโ 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 Manufacturersโ 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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Feb- 2017 -22 FebruaryLatest News
Antimicrobial resistance remains high, claims EU report
Bacteria found in humans, animals and food continue to show resistanceย to widely used antimicrobials, says the latest report on antimicrobialย resistance (AMR) in bacteria by the European Food Safety Authorityย (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Controlย (ECDC). Vytenis Andriukaitis, EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, said:ย โAntimicrobial resistance is…
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Nov- 2016 -29 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Raw food recalled over Salmonella fears
Natures Menu is recalling its โCountry Hunter 80% Farm Reared Turkey with Wholesome Fruit and Vegโ frozen pet food, because the product contains Salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause food poisoning. In a notice the company said: “In September 2016, Natures menu produced a batch of 900 bags…
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