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Form for a manufacturing company to apply for Defra approval of a disinfectant to be used in the event of an animal disease outbreak.
How to clean and disinfect after an animal disease outbreak and store and dispose of the washwater.
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Public health advice for prisons and other prescribed places of detention.
Guidance for prisons on the reintroduction of disinfecting tablets for use by prisoners.
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
How to prevent the introduction and spread of animal and bird disease by following good hygiene and biosecurity standards.
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Tell the Environment Agency how you'll dispose of cleaning and disinfection washwater after an animal disease outbreak, for example, salmonella.
How to apply for repayment of import duty and VAT on protective equipment or medical supplies brought into the UK from non-EU countries from 30 January 2020 up to 31 December 2020.
Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep birds safe from bird flu (avian influenza).
Guidance on the ventilation of indoor spaces to reduce the spread of respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
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