Assignment of products used for general disinfection in veterinary practices or hospitals to product type 2 or 3 under the BPR

In order to harmonise practices between Member States, the following decision on assignment of products used for general disinfection in veterinary practices and hospitals was agreed:

• Typically, identical products are applied for general disinfection of surfaces in the medical area (medical practices, hospitals) as well as of surfaces in veterinary practices or hospitals associated with examination and operation/treatment of the animals. It is feasible to assign this use to PT 2, whereas products for specific veterinary hygiene purposes (e.g. products with specific claims against a target organism only relevant in the veterinary area) shall be assigned to PT 3.
• Disinfectants are furthermore used in veterinary practices and hospitals for general disinfection of surfaces associated with the housing and transportation of animals. Such products fall under PT 3 according to Annex V of the BPR.