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If there is an outbreak of a notifiable animal or zoonotic disease, only disinfectants approved by Defra can be used to clean and disinfect hard surfaces. Hard surfaces include buildings, farm equipment, crates and vehicles.

Use this form if you manufacture a disinfectant and want to:

• submit your disinfectant for efficacy testing, for the purpose of Defra disinfectant approval
• apply for an approved disinfectant to be sold under another trade name (a back-to-back approved trade name)
• apply for the biennial renewal of your disinfectants Defra approval

Find out:

• how to get your disinfectant approved
• when and how to use a Defra approved disinfectant

See the list of disinfectants approved for use in England, Scotland and Wales.

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) approves disinfectants on behalf of Defra.