22,000+ Australians demand safety for their pets: CHOICE


EMBARGOED 00:00 THURSDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2021


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EMBARGOED 00:00 THURSDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2021


22,000+ Australians demand safety for their pets: CHOICE

Open letter calls for Australians’ pets to be protected from dodgy food


Today Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has received an open letter signed by 22,338 Australians calling for safer pet food.


The letter follows calls from the pet food industry and animal welfare groups for the introduction of mandatory standards after reports of a recent spate of animal deaths and illnesses due to toxic pet food. CHOICE has been highlighting the lack of regulation and stories of affected pets and their families since 2018.


In July, Victoria’s Chief Veterinary Officer reported 45 instances of liver disease in dogs caused by unsafe pet food, resulting in 10 deaths.


The three asks delivered by CHOICE to Minister Littleproud today are:

  1. A mandatory industry standard - All pet food should be required to meet an enforceable standard.

  2. A system for faster recalls - The ability to get dodgy pet food off the shelves and out of homes fast.

  3. An independent regulator - a Department or regulator should be given responsibility to regulate pet food.


Media contact: Jonathan Brown, 0430 172 669, media@choice.com.au





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