Summary
All pet food imported from the U.S. into the European Union has to meet EU requirements, relating mainly to health and labeling aspects. These requirements are generally harmonized throughout the 25 EU Member States but they are scattered over different pieces of EU legislation. A number of these requirements are likely to change in the near future as several legislative proposals are under discussion. This document is intended to provide a comprehensive guide on existing EU legislation and to provide an overview of proposals/issues that are currently debated and which may affect your future exports.