Guidance

Transporting category A pathogens by road

How to safely transport category A pathogens.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 8 January 2015
• Last updated: 27 August 2025
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  1. 27 August 2025

     Updated arrangements for transport of category A infectious substances.

  2. 8 January 2015

     First published.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Transporting category A pathogens by road

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Guidance for health professionals and those involved in the transport of category A pathogens by road, including:

• definition of category A pathogens
• guidance on approved packaging