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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.
Form for drivers of livestock or poultry vehicles to record where their vehicles will be cleansed and disinfected.
Form to declare that you've cleansed and disinfected, to restore officially TB free status in England.
Tell the Environment Agency how you'll dispose of cleaning and disinfection washwater after an animal disease outbreak, for example, salmonella.
Find out about the process and costs to apply for Defra disinfectant approval.…
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.
…Guidance for prisons on the reintroduction of disinfecting tablets for use by prisoners.
Product Safety Report for Germix Disinfection Cabinet presenting a high risk of fire.
(All manufacturers) Ensure detergent and disinfectant wipes are compatible with the device. (MDA/2013/019)
Product Safety Report for Electric Towel Warmer/UV disinfection cabinet, RTD-23A presenting a high risk of electric shock.
A study on a range of products which were promoted for reducing the risk of catching COVID-19.
Paper prepared by the Environmental and Modelling group (EMG) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
Information on cryptosporidium including sources and routes of transmission, symptoms, and general hygiene advice to minimise the spread.
Findings from a 2021 to 2022 incident response by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to Staphylococcus capitis in UK neonatal units.
Use this form to apply for approval to become a confined establishment so you can export or move captive birds to the EU and Northern Ireland.
Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep birds safe from bird flu (avian influenza).
Licences for gatherings of poultry or other captive birds.
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