Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA)
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Apr- 2021 -9 AprilAppointment
OATA CEO becomes advisor to freshwater fish charity
OATA’s chief executive Dominic Whitmee has accepted an offer to become an advisor for Shoal’s Advisory Group.
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Mar- 2021 -10 MarchTrade Organisations
Exotic fish welfare report shows lack of research, warns OATA
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has called comments made by the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation in a fish welfare…
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Jun- 2019 -12 JuneCurrent Affairs
OATA joins Westminster committee inquiry for invasive species discussion
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) joined fellow trade associations and other experts on 11 June during a special outreach…
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May- 2019 -14 MayTrade Organisations
OATA launches training module on invasive species and biosecurity
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has launched its new Invasive Non-Native Species and Biosecurity training module to coincide with…
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Dec- 2018 -13 DecemberGovernment & Legislation
OATA training packages get City & Guilds’ stamp of approval
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) is re-launching its industry training packages with new online courses after gaining City &…
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Nov- 2018 -30 NovemberCurrent Affairs
OATA welcomes Scottish government plans to review pet shop licensing
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has welcomed news that the Scottish government is to look at introducing new legislation…
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13 NovemberGovernment & Legislation
New trading standard guides launched to help OATA members
OATA has joined forces with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Trading Standards team to provide new support and advice guidance for its…
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Oct- 2018 -18 OctoberTrade Organisations
OATA AGM confirms directors for the next year
Six directors were welcomed to the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) board at the trade association’s AGM.
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Aug- 2018 -8 AugustGovernment & Legislation
Trade body warns pet businesses to get ready for new licensing regime
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) said it is “deeply concerned” by the new Animal Activities Licensing (AAL) regime which…
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Feb- 2018 -15 FebruaryTrade Organisations
Channa sales ban on hold after an OATA challenge
Plans to ban the sale of Channa and three aquatic plant species across the whole of the UK has been…
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