Regulation
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Jan- 2019 -9 January
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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2 January
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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Dec- 2018 -13 December
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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Nov- 2018 -30 November
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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22 November
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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19 November
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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13 November
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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2 November
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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Oct- 2018 -17 October
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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16 October
Kennel Club welcomes Scottish government’s ban on shock training devices
The Kennel Club has welcomed the Scottish government’s ban on shock training devices following its event at the Scottish parliament…
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