Regulation 14 Notice requiring secondary cleansing and disinfectionI1

Irrespective of whether or not pigs are to be reintroduced on infected or contact premises, an inspector may serve a notice on the occupier requiring secondary cleansing and disinfection as specified in the notice.

Secondary cleansing and disinfection must be carried out in such a way as to minimise the risk of the spread of disease or survival of any virus F1and, in England, in accordance with Schedule 4A.

If the occupier does not comply with the notice, an inspector may arrange for secondary cleansing and disinfection to be carried out by another person at the expense of the occupier.

Following completion of the secondary cleansing and disinfection, a veterinary inspector must certify in writing when satisfied that the requirements of the notice have been completed.