2023 Regulatory Update: Disease Control, Disaster Preparedness and EPR
Federal Disease Control Legislation We are seeing a trend among some states to require veterinarians to make certain disclosures when...
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2023 Regulatory Update: What We're Watching in Pet Ownership
Veterinarian Laws We are seeing a trend among some states to require veterinarians to make certain disclosures when treating pets. In...
2023 Regulatory Update: What We're Watching in the Pet Industry
Sale of Pets in Retail Establishments This year New York and Oregon joined the following states that have passed laws banning or...
Biotechnology Issues
What is Biotechnology? The USDA defines agricultural biotechnology as "a collection of scientific techniques, including genetic...
Brief Survey of Laws Impacting Pet Ownership
By Nicole Balaci, Attorney at Mc Kenna Long, Aldridge http://www.mckennalong.com/people-822.html
Counterfeiting and Gray Market Goods
The US Chamber of Commerce estimates that trade in counterfeit goods accounts for 6 to 9% of all worldwide trade. Estimates suggest that...
EU Pet Food Regulations: Resources
The manufacture and the sale of pet food is heavily regulated by the European Union.
EU Pet Product Regulations: Resources
The European Union or EU regulates a variety of products; however most of these regulations do not apply specifically to pet products. In...
Herbs, Botanicals and Novel Ingredients
Due to an increasing consumer focus on healthy living and increased longevity, the pet industry has introduced a plethora of pet...