Information on disinfection

In this section you can find the legal background of disinfection as well as information on the use of disinfectants.

Foto Desinfektionsmittel
© Umweltbundesamt/B. Gröger

With the occurence of the pandemic questions concerning disinfection arose, on which you can information on this website.

The majority of disinfectants falls under the biocides legislation. In the subsections of this website the current legislation and technical information related to disinfectants is given.

General infor­mation on disinfection

When should disinfectants be used? How to choose the right product? What else should be considered? ...

Authorisation / exception

Here you can find information about the authorisation of disinfectants and the making available on the market.

Room and air disinfection

Here you can find general information on spraying disinfection, its efficacy and risks, recommendations and the legal framework. ...

FAQ

You have question concerning the authorisation or the marketability of biocidal products such as disinfectants? ...