The Pet Industry Federation has announced its intention to establish a number of working parties to enable its members to contribute to the post-implementation review of the Animal Activities Licensing Regulations, scheduled to take place in 2023. 

The working parties will cover each separately licensed activity within PIF’s membership, and will allow members to discuss the views and suggestions about what changes should be made to the regulations themselves, the star-rating system and the higher standards as well as the guidance documentation.

Outcomes from these working parties will then be used to inform the Pet Industry Federation’s contribution to the Canine & Feline Sector Group, which is co-ordinating the review on behalf of DEFRA. 

There will also be an opportunity to put forward views on currently unlicensed areas of the pet industry, such as dog walking and pet grooming about whether these sectors should be incorporated into the regulatory framework. 

Nigel Baker, PIF CEO, said: “The post-implementation review will be a wholesale review of the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 and will be the first real opportunity for our members to influence the shape of the legislation which has such an impact on their businesses. 

“We would strongly encourage each of our members to respond to the survey when they receive it, and for those who would like to be involved on the working parties to express their interest.”

Opportunities to participate in the licensing working parties will only be available to active members of the Pet Industry Federation. 

For more information about becoming a member, visit www.petfederation.co.uk for more details; telephone 01234 273933 or email info@petfederation.co.uk