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Views sought on proposed AHVLA policy
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The AHVLA delivers Government policies relating to animal health and welfare.
Agency sets out its approach to regulation

Stakeholders have an opportunity to share their views on a proposed new AHVLA policy that sets out the agency's approach to regulation.

The AHVLA is the regulator responsible for delivering Government policies that relate to animal health and welfare in Britain.

In April this year a new Regulators' Code will come into force, providing a flexible framework for regulation and allowing regulators to customise their service and enforcement policies to suit those they regulate.

The code has a statutory basis under the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006.

In developing the policies that guide its regulatory services, the AHVLA has a statutory duty to regard this code.

The agency has proposed a Regulatory and Compliance Policy, which sets out its approach to compliance and enforcement, the desired outcomes and the principles guiding its regulatory activities.

The policy also describes how the AHVLA will support and advise regulated industries.

To read the Regulatory and Compliance Policy, visit the AHVLA website. Comments on the policy can be submitted by email to AHVLAPublicConsultation@ahvla.gsi.gov.uk

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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CMA to host webinar exploring provisional decisions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to host a webinar for veterinary professionals to explain the details of its provisional decisions, released on 15 October 2025.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Officials will discuss the changes which those in practice may need to make if the provisional remedies go ahead. They will also share what happens next with the investigation.

The CMA will be answering questions from the main parties of the investigation, as well as other questions submitted ahead of the webinar.

Attendees can register here before Wednesday, 29 October at 11am. Questions must be submitted before 10am on 27 October.

A recording of the webinar will be accessible after the event.