Regulations & compliance
Negotiations of new EU rules on sustainable packaging to kick off in 2024
The Council and the Parliament will start the legislative process to design regulations regarding the packaging and pack
Europe proposes new rules on the welfare and traceability of pets
Brussels wants to set harmonized European standards and to control further the online trade of animals. GlobalPETS learn
Chewy to open first veterinary practice in Florida
The American pet retailer aims to open 4 to 8 new clinics nationwide by the end of 2024.
Financial group Admiral accelerates expansion in pet insurance space
The firm acquired the business from Royal Sun Alliance (RSA) in line with its diversification strategy.
Australia’s competition regulator not to oppose Woolworths' acquisition of Petstock
The watchdog concludes that the takeover of the pet retailer chain in 2022 is “unlikely” to substantially lessen com
Brazilian bill increasing taxes on non-essential products excludes pet food
A proposal in the state of Minas Gerais intended to increase the tax on different products, including pet supplies, by 2
Analysis: How things will change for pet food imports to the UK from 2024
The country is to introduce a new tax, the biggest change to import regulations since Brexit. GlobalPETS learns how it w
Changes ahead in US labeling guidelines
From new nutrition facts to visual icons, what will the new rules mean for all pet food manufacturers operating in th
Pet Sustainability Coalition: helping businesses to reduce their environmental impact
With its wide range of resources, the Pet Sustainability Coalition has over 10 years of experience in supporting pet
Consumer preferences in the booming grooming sector
How frequently do owners take their dogs to the groomer? What do they value most when choosing a professional? How do
Europe softens organic qualification criteria for pet food labeling
Now that the rule has been changed from 100% to 95% organic agricultural ingredients, will this accelerate the pet fo
The Pack becomes the EU’s first plant-based pet food firm to be B Corp certified
The British start-up shares its plans with GlobalPETS to expand its product portfolio and enter the EU.
Malta: a step closer to regulating pet groomers, sitters and breeders?
The Mediterranean archipelago wants to create a compulsory register for local pet professionals to achieve a “quali
Germany’s dog tax generated €414 million in 2022
The state of North Rhine-Westphalia collected the most dog tax, a municipal requirement for all dog owners.
New Animal Welfare Law enters into force in Spain
The local pet industry warns that some provisions, such as the sales ban on cats and dogs in pet stores, will impact
California adopts law regulating vet telehealth
The new regulation wants to promote video technology during vet visits amid a staff shortage in the Golden State.
A lower VAT rate to tackle price spikes?
The industry is calling for a temporary solution to inflationary pressure, while experts examine whether end consumer
CBD pet products: the state of play
Pet-specific CBD products are on the rise, but some regulatory challenges are halting developments in the sector.
Preserving pet food – safety and regulations
There is a growing trend in consumer demand for natural and minimal-ingredient pet foods, in a desire to avoid preser
Pet food labeling and preservative use
‘No added preservatives!’ The varying water content in pet food affects the need for preservatives, and therefore
