Guidance
Transporting category A pathogens by road
How to safely transport category A pathogens.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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Guidance for health professionals and those involved in the transport of category A pathogens by road, including:
- definition of category A pathogens
- guidance on approved packaging
Updates to this page
Published 8 January 2015
Last updated 27 August 2025
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Updated arrangements for transport of category A infectious substances.
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First published.