Regulations & compliance

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.

Companies across Asia Pacific and the Americas are reinforcing their credentials on sustainability backed by verified assessments.

The trade association has also set priorities in nutrition, safety and standards, while engaging in ongoing negotiations with the EU. GlobalPETS has the details.

The initiative, based on the UK’s standardized guidelines, aims to establish an EU-wide framework for companies operating in the segment.

The move comes as Europe tightens rules on low-value imports and steps up enforcement of product safety requirements.

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