Proposed law gives push for Australia pet food regulation

More formalized marketing and labeling of pet food will lead to safer products, according to lawmakers.

Alma Buelva
December 19, 2024
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Australia’s pet population deserves safe, reliable pet food, according to lawmakers.
Australia’s pet population deserves safe, reliable pet food, according to lawmakers.
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A recently proposed law in South Australia seeks to regulate the marketing and labeling of pet food to establish transparency and accountability that will protect pets and their owners from unscrupulous producers and vendors.

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