Explanatory note

This Order, which applies to England only, amends the Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) Order 1978, revokes earlier amendment Orders and comes into force on 1st December 2004. It substitutes for Schedules 1 and 2 to the 1978 Order the Schedules set out in this Order. Schedule 1 lists disinfectants approved by the Secretary of State and Schedule 2 lists disinfectants which, although no longer approved, may continue to be used as approved disinfectants until 28th February 2005.

This Order was notified in draft to the European Commission in accordance with Directive 98/34/EC, as amended by Directive 98/48/EC.

A regulatory impact assessment has not been prepared.