CHAPTER VII

CLEANSING, DISINFECTION AND RE-POPULATION

Cleansing, disinfection and procedures for eliminating avian influenza virus
Article 48
Member States shall ensure that:
1. the cleansing, disinfection and treatment of holdings and any materials or substances therein which are contaminated or likely to be contaminated with avian influenza viruses are carried out under official supervision in accordance with:
  1. the instructions of the official veterinarian; and
  2. the principles and procedures for cleansing, disinfecting and treatment set out in Annex VI;
2. any land or pastures used by poultry or other captive birds on a holding where avian influenza has been confirmed are not used by poultry or other captive birds until the competent authority is satisfied that any avian influenza virus present has been eliminated or inactivated;
3. the cleansing, disinfection and treatment of slaughterhouses, vehicles, trailers or any other means of transport, border inspection posts and any materials or substances therein which are contaminated or likely to be contaminated with avian influenza viruses are carried out under official supervision in accordance with the instructions of the official veterinarian;
4. any equipment, materials or substances therein which are contaminated or likely to be contaminated with avian influenza viruses and which cannot be effectively cleansed and disinfected or treated are destroyed;
5. the disinfectants to be used and their concentrations are authorised by the competent authority.