Disinfectants/Sterilants

Learn how the regulations for disinfectants and sterilants vary, depending on their intended purpose.

We regulate disinfectants and sterilants several different ways, depending on the individual product's intended purpose.

Understanding regulation of disinfectants, sterilants and sanitary products

23 September 2024

Guidance

Guidance on how sterilants and disinfectants are regulated in Australia. List of relevant legislation.
Appropriate use of disinfectants: information for consumers, health professionals and healthcare facilities

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We have identified disinfectants as being critical in preventing the spread of COVID-19. This information provides advice on how to use disinfectants properly.
Regulation of cleaners and disinfectants: information for sponsors and manufacturers

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Understand how disinfectants are regulated and how to supply them.
Disinfectants: information for consumers

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Find out how to stay safe while using disinfectants.
Surrogate viruses for use in disinfectant efficacy tests to justify claims against COVID-19

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Information for sponsors and manufacturers wishing to make label claims of efficacy against COVID-19 for products that are either hard surface disinfectants or disinfectants that are medical devices.

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