OATA
This coverage focuses on the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) and its role in representing businesses within the UK’s ornamental fish and aquatics sector. Pet Gazette reports on OATA’s policy work, industry guidance, sustainability initiatives, and market insights, as well as its advocacy on behalf of retailers, wholesalers, importers, and distributors. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with updates on regulatory developments, best practice standards, and opportunities within the aquatic products market.
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Nov- 2016 -24 NovemberCurrent Affairs
OATA welcomes new assistant chief executive to the team
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association has welcomed Dr Tracey King as its new assistant chief executive. Tracey joins OATA from the charity sector having previously worked in university administration at the University of Oxford, in local government and the BBC. She received her bachelor’s degree in zoology from Cardiff University,…
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Jul- 2016 -28 JulyLatest News
Popular pond plant banned from sale
A popular pond plant, water hyacinth, has been banned from long-term saying following the European Commission publishing its list of species of EU wide concern, as part of the Invasive Alien Species Regulation. The list effectively bans long-term sale of water hyacinth, a popular pond plant in the UK, along with…
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28 JulyCurrent Affairs
Red-eared sliders banned in the UK
Red-eared sliders as well as five other popular aquatic plant species, have been banned from long-term sale. The decision follows the European Commission publishing its list of species of EU wide concern, as part of the Invasive Alien Species Regulation. The list effectively bans long-term sale of water hyacinth, a popular…
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27 JulyCurrent Affairs
Pond barley straw is not a biocide, confirms HSE
Chopped barley straw made into pouches for ponds is no longer covered by the Biocides Regulation in the UK, according to the Health and Safety Executive. The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association used an exemption made for chopped lavender flowers bagged to repel moths to argue the case for barley straw,…
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Jun- 2016 -22 JuneCurrent Affairs
Councils fail to justify large fees for licensing pet shops
Only one council could justify its £300+ fee for issuing a pet shop licence, an investigation by the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association found. Twenty councils which charge £300 or more for a pet shop licence – identified through an earlier Freedom of Information request by OATA – were asked to…
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15 JuneCurrent Affairs
‘Don’t buy fish on a whim’ warns OATA
Don’t buy fish on a whim after watching the new Finding Dory film, warns the UK trade body that represents the ornamental aquatic industry. The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) is worried that the increasing nature of online sales could encourage impulse purchases of the fish made popular in the…
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2 JuneCurrent Affairs
Keith Davenport awarded the 2016 OFI Award
Keith Davenport, of OATA, has been awarded the 2016 OFI Award for his for his ‘immense work for the aquatic industry in the UK and internationally, and his unlimited willingness to share information and cooperate with colleagues across the globe’. Keith has been chief executive officer of the UK trade organisation OATA…
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May- 2016 -25 MayCurrent Affairs
OATA announces new chief executive
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association has revealed that Dominic Whitmee will be its new chief executive. Current head, Keith Davenport, announced his retirement in March after 25 years at the helm. Dominic joins OATA from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) where he was senior international biodiversity policy…
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19 MayCurrent Affairs
Report reveals benefits of wild-caught ornamental fish
A new report looking at the positive benefits of wild caught fish has been launched by the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association. The report looks at where fish are caught across the world, how they travel to the UK and the regulations that govern each part of that journey. It also…
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3 MayCurrent Affairs
PIF calls on pet retailers to set animal welfare standard
The Pet Industry Federation has asked all licensed pet retailers to raise their standards on animal welfare and sign up to the Primary Authority scheme. The call follows OATA’s announcement last week that only half of all local authorities are following the CIEH’s 2013 Model Licence Conditions for Pet Vending when undertaking…
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