4.—(1) The manufacturer of a disinfectant may apply to the Department for the approval of that disinfectant for use in cases where an Order under the 1981 Order specifies that an approved disinfectant shall be used.
(2) The Department may approve a disinfectant only if it is satisfied—
(a)as to its efficacy and quality; and
(b)that it is authorised for use in Great Britain in accordance with [F1Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products] [F2, as last amended by Regulation (EU) No 334/2014] .
(3) The approval—
(a)shall specify the dilution rate; and
(b)may contain conditions to which the approval is subject.
(4) The Department shall publish a list of approved disinfectants.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in art. 4(2)(b) substituted (1.9.2013) by The Biocidal Products and Chemicals (Appointment of Authorities and Enforcement) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/206), regs. 2(1), 25, Sch. 4 para. 4(2) (with regs. 3, 19)
F2Words in art. 4(2)(b) inserted (11.4.2019) by The Animal Health and Welfare (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019 (S.R. 2019/82), reg. 1, Sch. 3 para. 27
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