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Glossary

IfSG

German: Infektionsschutzgesetz.

Federal Law on the Prevention of Infectious Diseases in Humans. This law has the purpose of preventing communicable diseases in humans, detecting infections at an early stage, and preventing the spread of microorganisms. For officially ordered disinfection measures in accordance to Art. 18, the "List of disinfectants and disinfectant procedures tested and approved by the RKI" serves as reference. (RKI list)

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