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Crackdown on illegal tiger trade
13 nations to tighten controls

Delegates of policing and customs enforcement organisations from 13 nations have agreed to improve cross-border co-operation and tighten controls after a two-day meeting in Bangkok. The seminar, hosted by the International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime (ICCWC) and organised by Interpol, was attended by 26 senior officials from the world's leading criminal justice organisations and delegates from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

Delegates also took the opportunity to formally endorse Project Predator, an Interpol-led effort to counter tiger smuggling. The project, which was launched in November 2011, has the stated objectives of:
  • Organising collaborative, high-level international efforts to improve political will to tackle the problem of illegal trade in tiger parts.
  • Transforming politicians' will to act into tangible support from government departments and agencies.
  • Training enforcement officers in the necessary skills.
Delegates resolved to build on the efforts of a previous high-profile summit in St Petersburg in 2010, in  which a pledge was given to protect tiger habitats, address illegal trade, tackle poaching and fund the plan. Commenting, CITES Secretary-General John Scanlon said "[Our efforts to fight tiger crime] must not just result in seizures - they must result in prosecutions, convictions and strong penalties to stop the flow of contraband."

Also present was Interpol's Executive Director of Police Services, Jean-Michel Louboutin, who observed that "This important seminar has highlighted the environmental crime challenges facing senior law enforcement officers, and the need for enhanced international co-operation. Criminals cannot prosper from abusing our shared national heritage."

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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.