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About Pet Food Manufacturers' Association (PFMA):

The PFMA is the principal trade body representing the UK pet food industry. PFMA comprises of 56 member companies which accounts for over 90% of the UK market.


The Association’s aims and objectives are to:

• Promote pet food products which are safe, of sound nutrition, palatable and which offer value for money

• Promote responsible pet ownership

• Raise standards in the pet food industry

• Represent members' views to UK and EU government departments and enforcement authorities

• Share knowledge on issues and keep members well informed on all industry wide matters

• Stimulate the growth and reputation of the industry by encouraging understanding and good working relationships amongst those associated with pet food

To see how we achieve our aims and objectives please view our 2008 Annual Report.

 

Our Mission :

PFMA aims to be the credible voice of a responsible pet food industry. While striving to achieve a balanced regulatory environment for the production of nutritious and safe food, PFMA also encourages responsible pet ownership working in partnership with relevant pet bodies. It aims to be the main resource for its members, public and others as well as playing a lead role in forming opinions in Europe through the European Pet Food Federation (FEDIAF).

Our Structure:

The PFMA works through a committee structure which has the widest possible representation of their member companies and their sectoral interests. To view what our various committees do please view our PFMA Officers and Committees Document.

Last Updated ( Monday, 11 May 2009 )
 
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