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EPO Holds its 2026 Annual General Meeting at Interzoo

EPO Holds its 2026 Annual General Meeting at Interzoo

The European Pet Organization (EPO) held its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 14th, 2026 - during Interzoo- , bringing together

What an incredible & memorable Interzoo 2026 edition for EPO!

What an incredible & memorable Interzoo 2026 edition for EPO!

Over the course of an inspiring week in Nuremberg, EPO was proud to contribute to and participate in a series of important discussions

EU sets first-ever rules for dogs & cats: a major win for animal welfare & the responsible pet sector

EU sets first-ever rules for dogs & cats: a major win for animal welfare & the responsible pet sector

The European Pet Organization (EPO), the voice of the pet sector at European level, welcomes today’s adoption by the European Parliam

EPO at Interzoo 2026 in Nuremberg

EPO at Interzoo 2026 in Nuremberg

EPO is looking forward to attending Interzoo 2026 in Nuremberg, one of the key meeting points for

EPO welcomes Belgian federations Ani-Zoo & Andibel as a new full member

EPO welcomes Belgian federations Ani-Zoo & Andibel as a new full member

EPO welcomes today the joint application of Ani-Zoo & Andibel (Belgium) as a full member, further strengthening its representatio

EPO Endorses REPTA Deleterious Gene Policy

EPO Endorses REPTA Deleterious Gene Policy

EPO is pleased to announce its endorsement of the Reptile & Exotic Pet Trade Association (REPTA, United Kingdom) 

EPO at the Green Week

EPO at the Green Week

Following the EPO Board Meeting held on January 19th, 2026 in Berlin, EPO Board Members and the Secretary General attended Green Week

First Board Meeting of the Year

First Board Meeting of the Year

On January 19th, 2026, EPO Board met in Berlin to review progress and prepare for the year ahead.

EPO represents the pet sector at the CITES CoP20

EPO represents the pet sector at the CITES CoP20

The European Pet Organization (EPO) attended the 20th Conference of the Parties to CITES (CoP20), represented by Dr. Matth

“EU Takes Historic Step on Animal Welfare: Council Endorses First-Ever EU-Wide Rules for Dogs and Cats”

“EU Takes Historic Step on Animal Welfare: Council Endorses First-Ever EU-Wide Rules for Dogs and Cats”

The European Pet Organization (EPO) as the voice of the pet sector at European level welcomes the Council’s endorsement, announced to

EPO Holds Its First Members Seminar in Brussels

EPO Holds Its First Members Seminar in Brussels

The European Pet Organization (EPO) successfully held its first Members Seminar i

EPO joins the EU Platform on Animal Welfare

EPO joins the EU Platform on Animal Welfare

The European Pet Organization (EPO) is proud to announce its participation as a new member