Regulations & compliance
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.
Swedish vet clinic FirstVet closes €20 million funding round
The capital injection will accelerate product development and support the company’s expansions plans in North America.
Traveling with pets on public transport: the current state of play
Some countries have recently changed the rules around allowing small animals to be transported on their public transport networks.
The pet industry in Germany
An overview of the German pet market in 2024, including the most recent statistics and trends.
New pet telemedicine law in Florida comes into effect in July
The southern state became the 7th in the US to regulate the model following Governor Ron DeSantis’s signature.
Pet Sourcing Fair China: A complete overview of the pet supply chain
The first Pet Sourcing Fair China (PSC) takes place in Guangzhou from November 5-7. This B2B pet exhibition, spanning over 50,000 square meters, will feature top exhibitors from China and abroad.
New bill in Italy proposes VAT relief on pet food and vet products
Value-added tax would decrease from the current 22% to 10%. But what are the chances of this proposal succeeding?
Dog owners recognize diet as a controlling pillar for longevity yet fail to act on it
A recent survey revealed a gap between pet parents' understanding of how to increase their pets' longevity and their actual approach.
Cat microchipping becomes mandatory in the UK
The government is to create a single point of access to collate all microchip records in one place.
United Petfood to start production in the US
The Belgian manufacturer has purchased a facility in Indiana to expand its footprint in North America.
France, Germany and UK make progress in animal welfare legislation
New proposals tackle pet abuse, limiting online pet trading and making pet abduction a criminal offense.
The French pet industry increased turnover in 2023, with e-commerce booming
The number of pets totaled 75.1 million nationwide, reaching pre-Covid levels.
Where are the most pet-friendly rentals in the US?
New research unveils the state of play when it comes to renting an apartment with furry friends.
