Regulation

Over 400 VNs removed from register for non-payment

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) removed 450 veterinary nurses from the register for non-payment of their annual renewal…

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EU and member states endorse FEDIAF code of pet food labelling

A new edition of the FEDIAF Labelling Code has been approved by the EU Standing Committee for Animal Nutrition.  …

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Hertfordshire vet reprimanded for inadequate care

Following a postponement of two years, a Hertfordshire veterinary surgeon has been reprimanded by the disciplinary committee of the Royal…

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OATA training packages get City & Guilds’ stamp of approval

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) is re-launching its industry training packages with new online courses after gaining City &…

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OATA welcomes Scottish government plans to review pet shop licensing

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has welcomed news that the Scottish government is to look at introducing new legislation…

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Pet food manufacturer recalls raw pet food products containing salmonella

Raw pet food manufacturer, The Raw Factory Ltd, is recalling various products containing tripe and pork as they have been…

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Almost 100 dogs removed from Little Rascals pet shop

As many as 94 dogs have been removed from a Lincolnshire pet shop by police and RSPCA inspectors. The RSPCA…

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New trading standard guides launched to help OATA members

OATA has joined forces with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Trading Standards team to provide new support and advice guidance for its…

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Association of Private Pet Cemeteries and Crematoria introduces ‘compulsory inspections’

The Association of Private Pet Cemeteries and Crematoria (APPCC) is to introduce “compulsory, independent inspections” for its members. Announced during…

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Select committee finds dangerous dogs legislation ‘fails to protect the public’

A new report by Defra has called for a full-scale review of current dog control legislation and policy after the…

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