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Check the tariff classification for antimicrobial bathing systems.
Check the tariff classification for a shower-bath in the form of a flat tray.
Find out about the quality of water at England’s beaches and inland waters and signage rules for local councils.
Find out how clean the water is on beaches and in other bathing areas in England, and if there is a problem with pollution
Find out what information must be displayed at designated bathing waters.
Guidance and application forms to designate or de-designate a coastal or inland water as a bathing water.
Product recall for a HANMUN Duck Bath Shower Head Toy Bathtub Sprinkler Spraying Water Toy presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Product recall for Children’s Toy Baby Doll in Bathtub Shower Set, Pretend Role Play Game presenting a chemical and choking risk.
2023 Bathing Water Compliance results.
A summary of compliance with the (2006/7/EC) Bathing Water Directive.
How Defra will use your personal information when you submit an application for a site to be designated or de-designated as a bathing water.
Bath Probation Office, is a probation contact centre, within the South West region.
Improves our understanding of antimicrobial resistance in relation to human exposures via bathing waters.
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