Industrieverband Heimtierbedarf (IVH) e.V., the German National Association representing the German pet food and pet supplies industry is a new member of the European Pet Organisation (EPO) as of January 1st, 2024. „We realize that an increasing number of issues which have a direct impact on our industry in Germany are not only discussed but … Read more
EPO welcomes the European Commission proposal with new rules on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats. In its response to the EU opened consultation, EPO as the voice of the European pet trade associations acknowledges the importance of such a proposal, for both the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats. As a … Read more
On January 15th, 2024, EPO Board members invited the EPO members to an online meeting dedicated to the EPO Vision. Following a presentation highlighting EPO vision at short, mid and long term, all participating members exchanged their views. All agreed upon the steps and process presented by given to the EPO Board the mandate to finalize them. The outcomes will be … Read more
On November 14th, 2023, the EPO Board members met in Wiesbaden (Germany) at the ZZF office for their annual meeting. Continuing strengthening EPO as the sole voice of the pet sector at EU level has been at the core of their discussion, while refining EPO vision at short, mid and long terms.
EPO Vice President, Olivier Dominikowski (PRODAF, France) attended on behalf of EPO the 77th meeting of the CITES Standing Committee that took place in Geneva from November 6th to 10th, 2023. It provided a unique opportunity for EPO to contribute to the meeting’s agenda and working documents of interest.
With 60 other organizations from the fields of animal welfare, species conservation, animal husbandry and veterinary medicine , EPO joins a call toward the EU authorities to review the EU regulation on lighting products that endangers both animal welfare and ex situ species conservation. Initiated by BNA (Bundesverband für fachgerechten Natur, Tier und Artenschutz e.V., … Read more
On June 28th, 2023, EPO organized an event at the European Parliament in Brussels to celebrate the revised EU Action Plan Against Wildlife Trafficking under the umbrella of the European Parliament Intergroup on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development. It provided an unique opportunity for EPO to express its strong support toward this revised plan while emphasizing its position against a … Read more
EPO Vice President, Olivier Dominikowski (PRODAF, France) attended on behalf of EPO the 32nd CITES Animal Committee that took place in Geneva from June 19th to 23rd, 2023, along with EPO President Svein A. Fosså (NZB, Norway) – who attended it on behalf of OFI (Ornamental Fish International). EPO contributed to the agenda on various working documents of interest, … Read more
In many European countries and at EU level, the introduction of a so-called positive list for pets is being discussed. With the introduction of a positive list, all pet animals would be banned. A positive list allows in the second step after an evaluation a limited number of pet species. But would that be legally … Read more
EPO welcomes the Jardineries et Animaleries de France (JAF) as a new member For the past 30 years, the Fédération Jardineries et Animaleries de France has served as an important advocate for garden centers and pet shops throughout France, representing a broad network of nearly 1,600 member stores. The primary role of the Federation is … Read more
