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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 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 today the joint application of Ani-Zoo & Andibel (Belgium) as a full member, further strengthening its representatio
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
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
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
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”
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
The European Pet Organization (EPO) successfully held its first Members Seminar i
EPO joins the EU Platform on Animal Welfare
The European Pet Organization (EPO) is proud to announce its participation as a new member
EPO at the European Parliament
In the scope of the EU preparation for the CITES CoP20, the European Pet Organization (EPO) through its President, Svein A. Fosså cont
