What are the rules for cleansing and disinfection of vehicles at markets?
A. The main requirements of the Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) (England) (no 3) Order 2003 are that after unloading the animals, the vehicle must be fully cleansed and disinfected as soon as is reasonably practicable, before the vehicle is used again and in any case within 24 hours after it has been unloaded. If leaving the market with an empty vehicle, it is best practice to first fully cleanse and disinfect your vehicle on the premises. If this is practicable, it must be done. However, where it is not practicable, you must complete a declaration (Form FM/AW 27 supplied by the market operator) to say where you will take your vehicle for cleansing and disinfection and you must give the declaration back to the market operator before you leave. As already highlighted, there is a legal requirement that wheels, mudguards and wheel arches are cleansed and disinfected at the exit to the market even if the vehicle has already been fully cleansed and disinfected.
