The European Pet Organization (EPO) will participate in the 2nd CIPS International Pet Industry Convention (CIPIC), taking place on 11 November 2026 in Guangzhou, China, ahead of the 30th China International Pet Show (CIPS 2026). EPO will be represented by its President, Svein A. Fosså, who has been invited to contribute as a speaker to this year’s … Read more
EPO was pleased to participate in the International Pet Conference 2026, held in Copenhagen on 13–14 October, bringing together leading representatives from across the international pet industry to exchange views on the sector’s challenges, opportunities and future. EPO was represented by its President, Svein A. Fosså, and Secretary General, Nathalie Gamain, who contributed to the conference programme … Read more
On September 17th, 2026, EPO held its latest Board meeting online, bringing together all EPO Board members to review the organisation’s ongoing activities and discuss priorities for the months ahead. The meeting provided an important opportunity to take stock of EPO’s work and exchange on current developments affecting the European pet sector. Discussions also focused … Read more
The European Pet Organization (EPO) is pleased to announce its participation in the 30th edition of the China International Pet Show (CIPS), which will take place in Guangzhou, China, from 12 to 15 November 2026. As one of the major international meeting points for the global pet industry, CIPS brings together professionals, companies and stakeholders from across the world … Read more
Geneva, 14–18 July 2026: EPO is participating this week in the 34th meeting of the CITES Animals Committee (AC34), reaffirming its commitment to promoting science-based policymaking, sustainable wildlife trade and responsible pet ownership at the international level. EPO is represented by Dr. Matthew Bond (Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association – OATA), representing EPO’s UK member, and Nathalie Gamain, EPO Secretary … Read more
The conference marked the publication of the European Commission’s evaluation of the Animal Health Law and unveiled 11 priority actions to further strengthen its implementation across the European Union. On July 8th, 2026, EPO participated in the European Commission conference celebrating the 10th anniversary of the EU Animal Health Law (AHL). Bringing together around 130 representatives from … Read more
The European Pet Organization (EPO) was pleased to contribute, at the invitation of the European Commission, to the panel discussion dedicated to the implementation of the upcoming EU Regulation on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats, held during the 19th meeting of the EU Platform on Animal Welfare. As a member of the EU Platform on Animal … Read more
EPO is pleased to share the recording of the Meet the Experts interview held during Interzoo 2026, featuring EPO President Svein Fossa and Secretary General Nathalie Gamain. The interview provides an overview of EPO’s mission as the voice of the pet sector at European level, and highlights the organisation’s work in representing its members before the European institutions. It also explores … Read more
On June 3rd, 2026, EPO, as the voice of the pet sector at European level, contributed to a high-level event held at the European Parliament under the umbrella of the MEP Group on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development entitled “The New EU Rules on the Welfare and Traceability of Dogs and Cats – Delivering Effective … Read more
On May 14th, 2026, EPO held its traditional Seminar at Interzoo in Nuremberg, bringing together EPO members, partners and friends from across Europe and beyond for an afternoon of exchange, discussion and networking. As every Interzoo edition demonstrates, the EPO Seminar remains a valuable opportunity for the pet community to meet face-to-face, strengthen relationships and … Read more
