CURRENTNews
APPMA Drops “Manufacturers” From Its Name
How can something as simple as a name affect the daily workings of an organization? The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (Greenwich, Conn.) is about to find out—as it changes its name to the American Pet Products Association... 
Consumers Claim Dogs Got Sick After Eating Nutro Food
Nutro Products Inc. (City of Industry, Calif.) denies that “scores” of pets have developed sudden illnesses or died as a result of eating its foods, as alleged in a June 23 article by ConsumerAffairs.com, a private nongovernmental entity that collects and investigates consumer complaints...
Activists Campaign Against Hunte Breeders Conference
Animal activists aligned with Best Friends Animal Society (Kanab, Utah) in July targeted the Ninth Annual Breeders Educational Conference, organized by The Hunte Corp. (Goodman, Mo.), as part of an online campaign attacking the pet trade and puppy mills...
Reptile Dealer Is Guilty of Selling Undersize Turtles
A Florida-based reptile dealer in July was convicted and sentenced in U.S. District Court in Fort Lauderdale for selling undersize turtles—a violation of public health law...
EPA Targets Water Gardens as Part of Conservation Plan
A federal initiative to promote outdoor water efficiency could throw cold water on homeowners’ ability to install ornamental water features, according to the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (Washington) and the National Association of Pond Professionals (Epworth, Ga.)...
FDA Seeks Comments on Feed Certification Programs
Following the publication in July of a draft guidance document on voluntary third-party certification programs for foods and animal feeds, the Food and Drug Administration is accepting input on suggested criteria for certifiers and programs...
Massachusetts May Make Pet Shops Provide Animal Care Sheets
Legislation introduced last year in Massachusetts to mandate that pet shops provide free basic care information on all animals they sell was approved in June by the Joint Community Development & Small Business Committee and was poised to pass the House at press time...
Michigan Calls for Fire Suppression Systems in Pet Shops
All pet retailers—even those who lease their premises—would be required to install a fire alarm system and fire suppression equipment under legislation recently introduced in Michigan... Consumer Confidence Hits New Low in July
Consumer confidence in the economy continued to sag in July as gas and food prices soared and the stock market endured its worst June performance since the Great Depression...
Backer’s Christmas Show Offers New Exhibit Areas, Free Seminars and More
A whole hall devoted to Aquatic Answers and an area focusing on all-natural items are just some of the highlights trade visitors will find at H.H. Backer’s 42nd Annual Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show and Educational Conference, Oct. 3-5 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont (Chicago), Ill...
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