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Natures Menu takes a stance against puppy farming
Posh pet food named among best business ideas for 2016
PIF seeks views on ground-breaking licensing review
Beco Pets duo attend VIP awards ahead of major launch
Pet retailer launches first ever animal and human first aid course for staff
New pet tech company PitPat sets tails wagging worldwide
Significant sales growth for Vitalin Pet Food
Vaccine for lethal rabbit disease launched in the UK
Pedigree Wholesale recognises outstanding achievements
Lily's Kitchen targets patriotic dog owners
Tetra extends specialist range for bottom-feeding fish
Ocado launches pet technology centre
New pet store opens in Heathlands Garden Centre, Wokingham
Johnson's Richard Morgan gets set for retirement
Oscar chosen as Brighton’s ‘Most Deserving Dog’
MedicAnimal warns owners to take action against pet obesity
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PIF seeks views on ground-breaking licensing review


The Pet Industry Federation has welcomed the government’s consultation on the review of animal establishment licensing, announced by the Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs at the end of 2015.

The far-reaching consultation is seeking the views of stakeholders on a number of questions which include licensing of all types of animal establishments, the sales of pets, primary authority, dog breeding, inspection schemes and voluntary regulation.

PIF represents a range of businesses which will directly affected by the outcome of the review; pet retailers and boarding establishments primarily, but there is also scope in the review to cover other areas such as pet grooming. The Federation will be representing the pet industry in its response to the consultation and will be submitting views which will help ease the regulatory burden on business and ensure that animal welfare is the prime consideration.

To help it formulate its response, PIF has put together an online survey and is asking pet businesses to take a few minutes completing it in order to put forward their views and ensure that their voice is heard.

Nigel Baker (left), PIF’s chief executive said: "The licensing consultation offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to overhaul a range of legislation regulating pet businesses that is outdated and not in keeping with pet-owning habits in the 21st century.

"It is essential that we get it right and create a regulatory environment which underpins animal welfare through the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and removes the inconsistencies and anomalies that the various legal frameworks over the decades have created.

"PIF represents the pet industry on two major groups that report directly to DEFRA. We will therefore be submitting our views to the consultation not only through those groups, but also directly to government through close collaboration with other industry stakeholders.

"We are asking all pet businesses, whether currently licensed or not, to visit our survey and spend a little time writing down their thoughts. Most pet businesses will be affected by any new legislation, either directly or indirectly, so it’s vital that they take advantage of this opportunity to engage with the consultation."

Visit: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ZVJCNYC to access the online survey, which will close at 5pm on Friday 19 February 2016.

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