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The use of chemicals to clean algae and other deposits off slipways and marine structures can cause pollution.
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
How councils should deal with litter, refuse and dog mess, and the penalties they can give.
Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep birds safe from bird flu (avian influenza).
Public health advice for prisons and other prescribed places of detention.
How businesses and organisations can avoid causing pollution from oil and chemical storage, car washing, construction and other activities.
Regulators must use this process guidance note (PGN) to assess applications and write permits for surface cleaning.
Find out what you can do to prevent tree pests and diseases from establishing and spreading.
Find out more about our £2 billion Clean Growth Direct Lending Facility.
Environment Agency regulatory position on cleaning and sterilising waste medical instruments containing metal to allow the waste metal to be recovered elsewhere.
Paper and cardboard production can cause significant pollution. This guide describes industry responsibilities for preventing pollution.
Find out when you must use a Defra-approved disinfectant, which product to use, and in what concentration.
Guidance on PPE, face coverings, face visors, and hand cleaning and sanitising products, for the protection of consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where you’ll find clean air zones, how to check if you’ll need to pay a charge and create a business account, and what support or exemptions are available.
Regulators must use this process guidance note (PGN) to assess applications and write permits for printing of dry cleaning.
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