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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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‘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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Councils fail to use the latest advice on pet shop inspections

Barely half of councils that licence pet shops are using the most up-to-date advice on how to do this, according to…

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