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How to clean and disinfect after an animal disease outbreak and store and dispose of the washwater.
Find out when you must use a Defra-approved disinfectant, which product to use, and in what concentration.
Check for listed disinfectants for aquaculture; or apply to have your product listed.
Form for a manufacturing company to apply for Defra approval of a disinfectant to be used in the event of an animal disease outbreak.
Form for drivers of livestock or poultry vehicles to record where their vehicles will be cleansed and disinfected.
Find out about the process and costs to apply for Defra disinfectant approval.
Guidance for prisons on the reintroduction of disinfecting tablets for use by prisoners.
Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep birds safe from bird flu (avian influenza).
How to prevent the introduction and spread of animal and bird disease by following good hygiene and biosecurity standards.
A study on a range of products which were promoted for reducing the risk of catching COVID-19.
Guidance on decontamination and infection control, including surgical instruments, dental equipment, endoscopes and benchtop steam sterilizers.
Tell the Environment Agency how you'll dispose of cleaning and disinfection washwater after an animal disease outbreak, for example, salmonella.
Paper prepared by the Environmental and Modelling group (EMG) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
The unit is a specialist in aerobiology, biocontainment and biosafety. The unit provides government departments and the commercial sector with expertise, advice and consultancy.
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
Laboratory efficacy and effectiveness of under-researched, on-going public health interventions to prevent cholera transmission in humanitarian crises
This guidance provides information on COVID-19 in homelessness, domestic abuse refuge, respite room and asylum seeker accommodation settings.
Information and advice on cleaning sex-on-premises venues.
Product Safety Report for Germix Disinfection Cabinet presenting a high risk of fire.
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