This Order, which extends to Scotland only, amends the Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) Order 1978 (“the 1978 Order”). Its effects are to substitute for Schedule 1 to the 1978 Order the Schedule 1 in this Order and to add a Schedule 2 to the 1978 Order (article 2). Schedule 1 provides an updated list of disinfectants approved by the Scottish Ministers. Schedule 2 lists disinfectants which, although no longer approved, can continue to be used as approved disinfectants until 31st August 2003.

The Order also makes consequential amendments and revocations (articles 2 and 3).

This Order was notified in draft to the European Commission in accordance with Directive 98/34/EC (O.J. No. L 204, 21/07/98, p.37) as amended by Directive 98/48/EC (O.J. No. L 217, 05/08/98, p.18).

A Regulatory Impact Assessment has not been prepared in respect of this Order.