SAVE THE DATE of the next MEP Group on 'Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development' event dedicated to the CITES CoP20 preparation: September 25th, 2025.Among the speakers, European Pet Organization (EPO) will be represented by our President, Svein A. Fosså.Interested to join, you can register for🔗 In-person attendance at: https://lnkd.in/eexyYJQw🔗 Online attendance at: https://lnkd.in/evP-fajW

Within the scope of CIPS (i.e. China International Pet Show), the CIPS Innovation Award has been created in 2017 to set a new benchmark for the industry and help enterprises comprehensively enhance their brand image. For this year edition (2025) EPO President, Svein A. Fosså, will be one of the judges for the Supplies and Accessories Category. This category covers "functional innovations solving pet-raising challenges, enhancing pet well-being, and improving human-pet interaction, and includes as subcategories: Feeding, Hygiene, Apparel/Toys, Housing/Cages, Training, Grooming, Smart Devices, Other (excluding aquatic species)". CIPS 2025 (29th Session) will be held on November 13-16, 2025, at the China Import and Export Fair Complex (Guangzhou).  

On May 6th, 2025 EPO welcomes a new associate member with BolognaFiere Cosmoprof (Italy) , organiser of Zoomark. This important step further strengthens Zoomark’s institutional role and confirms its commitment to supporting responsible pet ownership and encouraging dialogue throughout the supply chain — from the international business community to pet-owning families. As a leading platform for industry professionals, with over 1,300 exhibitors and 30,000 professional visitors from all over the world expected at its 2025 edition, Zoomark becomes an even more strategic player in promoting growth, sustainability, and innovation in the pet sector. “Our membership in EPO represents a significant step forward in Zoomark’s growth and mission,” says Enrico Zannini, General Director of BolognaFiere Cosmoprof. “We are proud to support the values of responsibility, transparency, and cooperation that EPO stands for, and we’re convinced that this partnership will offer new opportunities for sharing expertise, addressing key regulatory developments, and strengthening the voice of the pet sector in Europe.”