EPO General Presentation Leaflet
The European Pet Organization (EPO) is the voice of the European pet trade associations. Learn more about EPO in this general presentation dedicated leaflet.
Published on
09/05/17
Latest news
EPO Holds Its First Members Seminar in Brussels
The European Pet Organization (EPO) successfully held its first Members Seminar in Brussels on October 21st, 2025. The seminar aimed to strengthen members’ understanding of the EU decision-making process and provide insights into key policy topics currently high on the European agenda. The event was structured in two parts: Morning session: Interventions and discussions with experts, including representatives from the European Commission and other stakeholders active in the EU policy sphere. Participants exchanged views on current legislative developments and their impact on the pet sector. Afternoon session: A guided tour of the European Parliament, offering participants a closer look at the workings of EU institutions. This first Members Seminar marks an important milestone in EPO’s commitment to ensuring that its members are well-informed and actively engaged in the European policy landscape.
23/10/25
EPO joins the EU Platform on Animal Welfare
The European Pet Organization (EPO) is proud to announce its participation as a new member of the EU Platform on Animal Welfare, which met on October 16–17, 2025. Under the Platform’s new 2025–2030 mandate, EPO will represent the voice of the European pet sector, contributing expertise to support responsible pet keeping, improved welfare standards, and collaborative policymaking across the EU. Established by the European Commission in 2017, the Platform brings together Member States, stakeholders, and experts to:✅ Strengthen the implementation of EU animal welfare rules;✅ Encourage voluntary business commitments;✅ Promote EU standards globally.EPO looks forward to constructively engaging with the Platform’s activities and contributing to a strong, collaborative approach to animal welfare in Europe.
17/10/25
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 contributed on September 25th, 2025 to the discussion held at the European Parliament by the MEP Group on 'Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development with its event “On the way to CITES CoP20: Acknowledging CITES’ role as an international trade convention securing the sustainable management of wildlife resources”.In his intervention, President Svein A. Fosså emphasized on the importance of CITES as the international convention ensuring sustainable, legal & traceable trade, while acknowledging the one of scientific based evidences within the decision making process.Intervention which found quite a resonance with the ones from the CITES Secretariat , Karen Gaynor, FAO Kim Friedman and UNEP Brussels office, Nicolas Galudec.
01/10/25
Preparation to the CITES CoP20 under way
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
15/09/25