The latest legislative updates, trade news, and regulatory resources regarding pet supplies, pet care, and the pet product industry.
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November 26, 2024
Disease Control Federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Issues Final Rule: Control of Communicable Diseases; Foreign Quarantine:...
September 18, 2024
Sale of Pets in Retail Establishments This year Vermont became the most recent state to pass a law banning or restricting the sale of pets...
September 06, 2024
August 15, 2024
With regard to the regulation of pet food, we have been monitoring the following:
July 17, 2024
Pet Products Pet Food: We continue to follow the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)’s deliberations and decisions, as...
July 16, 2024
What are a company's obligations once it has determined that it must report? The required information must be provided in a standardized...
July 11, 2024
Many states have specific laws that regulate promotions, including sweepstakes, contests, coupons, premiums and rebates and should be...
July 11, 2024
If a manufacturer determines that a product placed in the marketplace is dangerous and can cause injury, whether to individuals or their...
July 11, 2024
Each day new products are introduced to the pet marketplace. The prolific growth of the Internet has made it easier to both market...
July 09, 2024
FAQ's Q: Why the "Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act?" A: In the United States, minor animal species do not have the...
July 09, 2024
Minor Animal Species Remedies & the Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act What are minor animal species remedies? Minor animal...
July 08, 2024
The CDC has updated its notice to reflect that the outbreak of Salmonella linked to pig ear treats appears to be over, and the...
July 08, 2024
The maze of regulations and requirements relating to importing products into the US can be daunting. There are numerous steps involved,...
July 05, 2024
The maze of regulations and requirements relating to exporting your products can be daunting. There are numerous steps involved, depending...
July 05, 2024
A US manufacturer importing products from China generally is not responsible for compling with Chinese custom regulations. Primary...
