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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Apr- 2016 -27 AprilCurrent Affairs
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 a new report from the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA). The Association found that at least one of 400 councils did not seem to be aware they were the licensing authority…
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Mar- 2016 -10 MarchCurrent Affairs
‘Hands Off’ campaign relaunched
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association is re-launching its #handsoffmyhobby campaign as Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish voters go to the polls in May. This time, the trade association is asking businesses and hobbyists to ask their local politicians where they stand on the issue of exotic pets and proclaim their…
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3 MarchCurrent Affairs
OATA on the hunt for a new chief executive
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association has announced the retirement of its long-standing chief executive Keith Davenport after 25 years in the post. Keith was recruited to help set up and run a new trade association, originally called OFI UK, to tackle a number of big issues facing the industry at…
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2 MarchCurrent Affairs
Association calls for help to stop animals getting into the wild
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association is calling on all manufacturers to include a simple no release message on all new packaging for dry goods. Companies that produce ‘dry goods’, such as fish food, tanks, pumps and other equipment associated with keeping ornamental fish are being asked to include a line encouraging…
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Dec- 2015 -21 DecemberEvents
OATA in favour of sentence on illegal coral trader
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association has welcomed the sentence on Lee Webster at Manchester’s Minshull Street Crown Court last week for his part in illegally importing corals. “We do not believe deliberately evading the controls that apply to the import of corals should be regarded as a trivial offence,” said…
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Nov- 2015 -20 NovemberEvents
The winners of the Pet Industry Federation Awards
The winners of the The Pet Industry Federation Awards 2015 were unveiled this week at the Crowne Plaza City Centre Hotel in Liverpool. The awards were presented by actor Brian Blessed. The winners included: Independent Retailer of the Year: Ingleby Pet Supplies Pet Retail Chain of the Year: Pets Corner, Warminster Manufacturer of…
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Oct- 2015 -22 OctoberCurrent Affairs
OATA hands out Lifetime Achievement Award
OATA’s Lifetime Achievement Award has been awarded to Dr David Pool who has been recognised for his work in the aquatics industry. David, founder of FishScience Ltd, has worked in the industry most of his working life, including 25 years at Tetra. He is also the author of three books…
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1 OctoberTrade Organisations
OATA’s new pond and aquarium contractor scheme
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) is in the process of launching a new membership scheme. The project will be aimed at pond and aquarium contractors. OATA’s new scheme aims to help businesses set high standards by signing up to a Code of Conduct from a well-recognised organisation. Members will…
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Feb- 2015 -20 FebruaryEditorial
EXOTIC PETS UNDER REVIEW
Is the exotic pet trade facing a change? Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, has committed to a review of the trade and importations of exotic animals for the pet industry in Scotland. The Scottish Government has announced that Mr Lochhead plans to explore the effects…
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Jul- 2013 -4 JulyTrade Organisations
OATA issues advice on keeping tropical fish in unheated conditions
Aquatic trade body OATA has created new guidance to help retailers answer questions on whether tropical fish can be kept in unheated conditions. The advice document, which can be downloaded from its website under the Fishkeepers’ section, is there to help shop owners who may get asked by their customers about…
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