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FSA issues feline pancytopenia update
Fold Hill Foods is working with Lincolnshire County Council to resume production.

'No causative link between pancytopenia and the recalled food has been established.' 

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an update on the recent rise in cases of feline pancytopenia.

In the update, which addressed a number of commonly asked questions, the Agency confirms that no causative link has been found between feline pancytopenia and the recalled cat food products.

In the tests of the recalled food run by the FSA, higher levels of mycotoxins were identified in some samples, including T2 and HT2 compounds. 

As mycotoxins are found in some feed and do not indicate that they are the cause of feline pancytopenia, the FSA has said that 'no causative link between pancytopenia and the recalled cat food products has been established.'

In the update, the FSA outlined the next steps in the feline pancytopenia investigation as a continued investigation into the cause of the rare condition, which will take the form of a multi-agency approach. 

A 'frequently asked questions' section in the update advises pet owners to continue to follow the advice in the original recall notice, and reassures pet owners of the FSA's continued commitment to the investigation. 

The full update can be read at https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.