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Find out when you must use a Defra-approved disinfectant, which product to use, and in what concentration.
How to clean and disinfect after an animal disease outbreak and store and dispose of the washwater.
Check for listed disinfectants for aquaculture; or apply to have your product listed.
Find out about the process and costs to apply for Defra disinfectant approval.
Form for a manufacturing company to apply for Defra approval of a disinfectant to be used in the event of an animal disease outbreak.
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.
Guidance on decontamination and infection control, including surgical instruments, dental equipment, endoscopes and benchtop steam sterilizers.
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
A study on a range of products which were promoted for reducing the risk of catching COVID-19.
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