Regulations & compliance

Orion Animal Health, Corbion and BiomEdit are among the players with recent technology breakthroughs.

The measures are set to take effect between late 2026 and mid-2027, introducing changes for veterinarians, retailers and pet owners.

Food and veterinary care account for the largest share of spending in 2025. GlobalPETS has the details.

Digital channels hold steady at 28% for dog food and 21% for cat food, while supermarkets remain the dominant retail channel.

The new free trade deal aims to eliminate the GCC’s 5% import tariff on pet food and reduce trade barriers for British exporters across the bloc.

The USMCA remains in force until 2036, but industry groups warn that annual reviews could undermine trade stability and create uncertainty.

A new €3 flat-rate duty targets low-value imports and forces China-driven platforms to rethink EU supply chains.

The rules establish harmonized identification systems and clarify obligations for owners, breeders and sellers over the coming years.

Recommendations include banning profit-based incentives for vets, improving price disclosure and reviewing smaller clinic acquisitions.

The pet industry highlights the benefits of anti-parasitic treatments, warning that limiting access could reshape how pet owners seek treatment and advice.