Federal Disease Control Legislation We are seeing a trend among some states to require veterinarians to make certain disclosures when...

Veterinarian Laws We are seeing a trend among some states to require veterinarians to make certain disclosures when treating pets. In...

Sale of Pets in Retail Establishments This year New York and Oregon joined the following states that have passed laws banning or...

Animal Liability and Guardianship Issues As more and more people consider their pets to be another member of the family, many groups are...

Laws Regulating Pet Toys There are virtually no federal or state laws, which expressly apply solely to the manufacture and sale of pet...

What is Biotechnology? The USDA defines agricultural biotechnology as "a collection of scientific techniques, including genetic...

By Nicole Balaci, Attorney at Mc Kenna Long, Aldridge http://www.mckennalong.com/people-822.html

The US Chamber of Commerce estimates that trade in counterfeit goods accounts for 6 to 9% of all worldwide trade. Estimates suggest that...

The manufacture and the sale of pet food is heavily regulated by the European Union.

The European Union or EU regulates a variety of products; however most of these regulations do not apply specifically to pet products. In...

Due to an increasing consumer focus on healthy living and increased longevity, the pet industry has introduced a plethora of pet...

Procedures for Export of US Pet Food Products into Canada A review of the specific risks is required before the CFIA will issue an import...