[F1IntroductoryE+W
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 2A inserted (21.7.2008 for specified purposes, 1.4.2009 for the insertion, insofar as relating to E., of ss. 45A, 45C, 45D, 45E, 45F, 45P, 45Q, 45R, 45S and 45T, otherwise 6.4.2010 for E. and 26.7.2010 for W.) by Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14), ss. 129, 170(1)(b); S.I. 2009/462, art. 3; S.I. 2010/708, art. 6(a) (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2010/1547, art. 2(e) (with Sch. 1)
45AInfection or contaminationE+W
(1)The following provisions have effect for the interpretation of this Part.
(2) “ Contamination ” includes radiation.
(3)Any reference to infection or contamination is a reference to infection or contamination which presents or could present significant harm to human health.
(4)Any reference to the spread of contamination includes a reference to the spread of any source of contamination.
(5)Any reference to disinfection or decontamination includes a reference to the removal of any vector, agent or source of the infection or contamination.
(6)Related expressions are to be read accordingly.]