Regulations & compliance

The introduction of minimum standards on how cats and dogs are bred, sold, sheltered and tracked is set to reshape the European pet market.

Importing and exporting is still costly and complex for British businesses, but current talks to scrap health certificates and border checks offer a glimmer of hope.

Lower duties could unlock new markets for European brands while also enabling emerging producers to trade more productively with the bloc.

With simplified procedures and clear certification requirements, governments are creating pathways to meet increasing global demand.

New compliance requirements on pricing, prescriptions and ownership transparency are set to reshape operational standards in the sector.

Transparency, regulation and innovation are set to define the sector, from reporting emissions to circular packaging solutions.

Inconsistent legislation across borders leaves buyers, sellers and authorities navigating a confusing system, while wildlife pays the price.

Despite growing consumer concern, current evidence does not support claims that approved synthetic additives pose significant health risks to cats and dogs.

With volatile ingredient markets, shifting regulations, and changing consumer demand, success in pet food production depends on one critical shift in how your teams collaborate.

The Asian country has also entered into negotiations with the United States to eliminate or reduce import tariffs on food and industrial goods.