The European Pet Organization (EPO) – the voice of the pet sector in Europe- is highly concerned about the motion for resolution on “improving EU regulation on wild and exotic animals to be kept as pets in the European Union through an EU positive list” – reference 2022/2809(RSP))” that the European Parliament has just adopted- … Read more
Through a statement shared with the various bodies of the European Parliament, EPO raises its concern following the adoption of a motion for resolution calling for an EU positive list approach by the European Parliament Petition (EP PETI) Committee. EPO acknowledges the central role the EP PETI Committee plays within the EU arena by enabling … Read more
On October 4th,the European Alien Species Information Network – EASIN (an initiative of the Joint Research Center of the European Commission) launched the “Beware of Aliens” campaign. EPO is one of the 49 stakeholders which has contributed to this two-years project. Communication materials dedicated to raise awareness on Invasive Alien Species linked to pets and aquatic … Read more
EPO has been contributing for these past two years to the EU funded project on raising awareness on Invasive Alien Species (IAS). Within this scope, EPO joined on September 20th, 2022 its last meeting. The final version of the communications materials developed within this two-years period have been presented. They include a poster and a video.
At the 2022 AGM, EPO Members have unanimously appointed Dominic Whitmee as their 3rd Vice President. Whitmee is currently the CEO of Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA), the UK member of EPO. Follwing his appointment, Whitmee said “ I am delighted to be appointed Vice-President of EPO. These are very challenging times and I am … Read more
On May 25th, 2022 pet trade associations from around the world were celebrated at Interzoo with the Global Association Summit. Hosted by ZZF, EPO and most of its members joined for this occasion the International Pet Advisory Council (IPAC) ‘s first physical meeting after the covid pandemic. IPAC was founded by Marshall Meyers (PIJAC USA) … Read more
The EPO AGM 2022 took place at Interzoo (Nuremberg, Germany) on May 26 2022. In addition to adopt the Secretary General’s annual report and the organization’s yearly budget, the EPO members have unanimously re-appointed both their President and their Treasurer with a new term and appointed one new Vice President to their Board. The EPO … Read more
On December 9th, 2022 EPO joined the virtual EU stakeholders Conference “EU ANIMAL WELFARE: TODAY AND TOMORROW” – organized by the European Commission. Under the motto “Animal Welfare Matters” the European Commission took this conference’s opportunity to present the preliminary findings of the fitness check on the EU rules on Animal Welfare.
EPO has been contributing for these past two years to the EU funded project on raising awareness on Invasive Alien Species (IAS). Within this scope, EPO joined the two-days meeting on May 9th and 10th, 2022 at the Plankendael Zoo (Mechelen, Belgium).
As a follow-up to the members’ meeting convened in Bologna (Italy) in November 2021, the EPO members met virtually on December 10th, 2021. They all agree on continue strengthening the EPO Secretariat in 2022 to ensure continuing a strong representation of the sector at EU level.
