Regulations & compliance
Boost for insect protein: more Australian import permits underway
Real Pet Food Company claims to be the first to receive authorization to import BSF meal for pet food applications in the country.
Singapore makes cat microchipping compulsory
The initiative mandates licensing, introduces pet-friendly housing and declares pet abandonment an offense.
Understanding the behavior and opinions of Mexican pet parents
With almost 70% of homes in Mexico now owning a pet, how is the country's economy and society changing in response?
Is it Latin America's time to shine?
Changing consumer behavior, increased local pet food production, retail mergers, new e-commerce offerings – there’s a lot going on south of the US.
Greenwashing and the global legal landscape
Everything, everywhere now claims to be ‘green’. The question is what that means in practice and whether that is the true color of a product or service.
Australia: campaign challenges hemp restrictions in pet food
The move aims to overturn the registration requirements that have significantly hindered pet product manufacturers’ business.
Lombardy bill seeks to regulate pet grooming amid criticism
According to the country’s competition authority, the Italian region’s pet grooming proposed rules are unjustified and unnecessary.
South Australia introduces bill to regulate pet food labeling
The government wants to penalize the non-disclosure of product contents and sales negligence.
AAFCO and FDA to end their collaboration for defining pet food ingredients
Both bodies have worked together for the past 17 years. Now, the US federal agency is looking for a new approach.
Will Thailand hit $2.5 billion in pet food exports in 2024?
The government believes the country’s attractiveness will boost pet food exports to existing and new key markets. GlobalPETS learns more.
Morocco sets rules for importing rendered pet food ingredients
The new measure could potentially broaden commercial opportunities in a sector that previously had no established framework.
British Veterinary Association supports vegan dog diets
Even though it calls for more nutritional evidence, the country’s veterinary representative body now recognizes that dogs can be safely fed with meat-alternatives products.
CULT Food starts cultivated pet food regulatory race in the US
A subsidiary of the Canadian cell-based firm is to file a feeding trial to seek approval to sell the product in the country.
UK government highlights need to protect rights of pet-owning tenants
The government’s new legislative program wants to speed up the process of entering the Renters’ Rights Bill into force.
Legislation update: new pet insurance laws in the US
GlobalPETS looks at the regulatory framework in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and New Hampshire.
2 out of 10 British cat owners don’t want to microchip their pets
The country made it mandatory for all felines in England, but owners have concerns. GlobalPETS learns more
Given the green light: UK approves the use of cultivated meat in pet food
Meatly is the country’s first to receive government authorization to sell pet food made from lab-grown meat.
Pet food import taxes in Pakistan double in a year
Insiders raise doubts whether this fiscal pressure will benefit local players at the expense of foreign companies.
What does the UK competition watchdog want to investigate in its vet inquiry?
GlobalPETS dives into the details shared by the country's Competition and Markets Authority.
New UK government appoints Secretary of State in charge of pet food and rural affairs
Steve Reed contributed to the recent debate about animal welfare legislation in the Parliament.
