Evans Vanodine discusses the challenges facing them across the business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Coronavirus pandemic has helped to highlight the importance of cleaning and hygiene but we need to ensure extraordinary product claims are backed up.

China has isolated a new strain of Swine flu virus G4 with ‘Pandemic Potential’, thought to be genetically related to A H1N1 virus.

Our latest cleaning guide offers cleaning and disinfection advice to businesses in the leisure park industry, with a view to re-opening after lockdown.

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has seen a big increase in the demand for disinfectants and, in particular, hand disinfectants, to help fight the virus.

Due to the worldwide pandemic of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the use and demand for alcohol-based hand sanitisers has increased substantially.

Cleaning and disinfection advice, guidance and wallcharts to assist businesses and premises re-opening after lockdown.

The government has issued revised guidelines for a phased approach to reopen closed businesses, following the lockdown procedures, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Evans Vanodine has achieved certification with The Planet Mark, by committing to reduce our energy, waste, water and travel, in order to reduce our carbon footprint by 5% over the coming year.

Under no circumstances should any Evans Vanodine product be ingested into the human body, either by injection or by swallowing.

Evans Vanodine is truly honoured to announce it has won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for a second time. The awards, presented annually by HM The Queen, recognise outstanding achievement by UK companies.

Evans Vanodine has become aware of profiteering by businesses and individuals reselling our products, in particular, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak.

As public conversations around Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increase, children may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with COVID-19.

All our advice, wallcharts and product information, relating to Coronavirus.

Following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we are experiencing very high demand for our disinfectants and hand hygiene products.

The livestock industry worldwide has, in the last 10 years, undergone a revolution in the thinking and technology behind the methods of cleaning before disinfection of livestock housing.

"Prepare, Respond, Recover: A Special Webinar on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)" also known as the "Wuhan Coronavirus'

Evans Vanodine guidelines on the protection against Avian Flu

Evans Vanodine commits to annual carbon reduction with 'The Planet Mark'

Updated 09/03/20 - Our chief microbiologist has put together a summary of Public Health England guidelines, along with our recommended products for surface disinfection and hand hygiene.

Can fish egg disinfectants still be used in an increasingly regulated industry?

Hazardous substances (COSHH) online training course (RoSPA approved) available through Evans Vanodine .

We will be exhibiting our products and sharing our expertise at Dairy-Tech in Coventry on 5th February.

We have designed a range of skincare wallboards, for use in conjunction with our Evans Evolve dispensers.

Introducing our new COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Risk Assessment Portal for users of Evans Vanodine chemicals, giving you the tools to create and store your own company risk assessments.

As a British manufacturer operating in the chemical sector, we are aware of the impact which we may have on the environment.

Further to our statements in November 2018 and January 2019, regarding our Brexit contingency planning.

Following the outbreak of Group A Strepococcus in mid Essex and the very sad death of 12 patients, Public Health England (PHE) and the NHS have been working closely to manage this incident, and extra infection control measures have been put in place to prevent the infection spreading in the area.

Evans Vanodine will be exhibiting at Interclean Istanbul, as part of the Janitorial Product Export Group (JPEG) stand.

Evans Vanodine’s return to The Cleaning Show London 2019, proved to be a great success. After an absence of many years, the show was an ideal opportunity for Evans to remind everyone of all it has to offer the industry, in terms of products and expertise, both in the UK and worldwide.

Evans Vanodine is marking a centenary in the industry by returning to The Cleaning Show after an absence of many years. The trade event is the UK's largest focused on cleaning and hygiene.

African Swine Fever (ASF) is spreading in Europe and has also been found in China. Please see below, an extract from the DEFRA website and our recommendations for disinfection.

The recent outbreak of equine Influenza in the UK has resulted in the cancellation of race meetings with the potential to cause massive disruption to the UK’s racing programme.

Further to our statement in November 2018, regarding our Brexit contingency planning.

This year marks a century since Evans Vanodine started developing and manufacturing products for the cleaning and hygiene industry. Over the past 100 years, the company has grown from one small laboratory and an office to become a world leader in the industrial, janitorial, food process and animal health sectors.

On the 29th March 2019, the UK will exit the European Union, the process commonly known as Brexit.

Each year on the 15th October, over 200 million people around the world are involved in celebrating Global Handwashing Day.

Evans Vanodine products have received certification from the Halal Certified Association (HCA) UK, for a selection of products from its cleaning and hygiene range.

We will once again be exhibiting at Interclean Amsterdam, taking place 15-18 May at RAI Amsterdam.

An explanation of REACH European Union regulation.

Evans Vanodine recently donated a supply of cleaning chemicals to Coffee4Craig, a homeless charity based in Manchester.

Our International Division Manager, Peter Thompson, has once again been retained as an 'Export Champion' for the North West.

Dr Freddie Yu, our Asian Pacific markets sales manager, recently ran some specialist training seminars to the animal health industry in The Philippines.

In line with the ban on plastic microbeads, Citrand has been re-formulated and now contains pumice.

Evans Vanodine are delighted to once again be supporting the City of Glasgow College and sponsoring an award at the Food and Hospitality Prizegiving Ceremony.

Salmonella in Pigs, Antimicrobial Resistance and Abattoir Hygiene - April 2017

Evans Vanodine are delighted that their Chief Microbiologist, Valerie Fotheringham, has been recognised by the British Standards Institution for her work on disinfectant test methods.

Following the recent Government announcement regarding Avian Flu in Europe, and the declaration of a Prevention Zone, keepers of poultry and other captive birds are now required to keep their birds indoors, or take appropriate steps to keep them separate from wild birds. Evans Vanodine has several approved disinfectants for use in the control of Avian Influenza.

Your environment may look clean, but micro-organisms can be present; some of these are harmful, some are not.

Following a recent outbreak of E. coli, consumers are being reminded to thoroughly wash salad leaves before eating.

Following an update from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) on the use of disinfectants in the food industry, our Microbiology Laboratory has revised our own guidance which explains the use of ‘bactericidal washing up liquids’. It also gives details on the control of cross-contamination using products which pass EN 1276.

Evans Vanodine has introduced a new, QAC-free, alcohol-based, sanitiser to its range of bactericidal products.

Evans Vanodine has upgraded its Livestock range container drums and introduced colour coded labels.

UK Dairy Day will be returning to Shropshire on Wednesday 14th September.

Evans Vanodine has introduced a new virucidal, unperfumed, disinfectant cleaner, Safe Zone Plus, which cleans and disinfects in one operation.

When choosing the right disinfectant formulation to use in a food manufacturing or similar area, there are several considerations to bear in mind. Often, the main points to consider are Where? What? and Why?

Evans Vanodine’s alcohol based hygienic hand rub, has passed European Test Method EN 14476 against Vaccinia virus with a one minute contact time.

All you need to know about the EU Biocidal Products Regulation and how it may affect you.

Evans Vanodine will be in attendance at the ‘Pig and Poultry’ fair at the NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on the 10th and 11th May.

Evans Vanodine is delighted to have been invited by UK Trade & Industry to be an ‘Export Champion’ for 2016, to help spread the export word in the North West.

On the 10th April 2013 Evans Vanodine attended the annual SOCIUS Network Supplier Awards at the Guiness Storehouse in Dublin.

We are now reviewing our products under the new Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). This system was created to standardise how the hazardous properties of chemicals are classified throughout the world.

Practical advice on the best methods for cleaning properties affected by flooding.

Evans Vanodine are delighted to once again be supporting the City of Glasgow College and sponsoring an award at the Food and Hospitality Prizegiving Ceremony for the fourth year running.

Proud to be a winner once again

Evans Vanodine has been celebrating the official presentation of its Queen’s Award, which took place at our factory in Preston recently.

Following the recent outbreak in Lancashire, we would like to advise you that Evans Vanodine has several approved disinfectants for use in the control of Avian Influenza.

Foaming hand washes now available in a brand new 500ml bottle

Does killing 99.9% of bacteria prove a disinfectant is effective?

Prestigious Queen's Award win highlights our aim to be the best in our field.

Dalek visits the Dairy Event

Our Chief Microbiologist, Valerie Fotheringham, was a guest speaker recently at the REIHS's Food Update Course in Edinburgh.

How do you judge whether a product has a high or low impact on the environment?

What do users of chemicals need to know about the new CLP Regulation?

The manufacture and supply of cleaning and hygiene chemicals is only one part of the Evans formula.

Evans Vanodine has joined the Prime Minister David Cameron and Business Secretary Sajid Javid on a trade mission to Singapore and Malaysia, aiming to rebalance the economy and attract overseas investment.

Evans Vanodine will once again be on show at Livestock Event 2015, which takes place on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th July.

Representatives of Evans Vanodine were honoured to be in the presence of Royalty recently when Chairman Mr Derek Evans and Mr Peter Thompson, International Sales Manager, visited Buckingham Palace to attend a special business reception.

How will BPR changes affect Livestock products?

European Test Methods in the catering and food industry

Evans Vanodine are delighted to be supporting the City of Glasgow College and sponsoring an award at the Food and Hospitality Prizegiving Ceremony for the third year running, which took place on Thursday 27th November 2014.

Each year on the 15th October, over 200 million people around the world are involved in celebrating Global Handwashing Day

Crayfish plague has been found on Dorset’s River Allen following an investigation by the Environment Agency and Dorset Wildlife Trust.

We have had many enquiries regarding the effectiveness of our disinfectants against the Ebola virus. The following information has been compiled by our chemists, which we hope will be of help.

Following 2 years of research, our highly qualified chemists have made significant developments, enabling us to manufacture bactericidal hand washes that actually work.

Information about the globally harmonised hazard classification and compatible labelling system, including material safety data sheets and easily understandable symbols.

After 37 years of business in South America for the effective control of Moko Disease in banana plantations, our world renowned disinfectant, Vanodine, has been launched in South East Asia to help control a second and equally destructive microorganism: Fusarium in banana and fruit plantations.

Staff at Evans Vanodine have been dusting off their aprons and greasing their cake tins recently, all in aid of Sport Relief.

Evans Vanodine will once again be exhibiting at the world's leading trade fair for cleaning professionals. We will be showcasing our full range of products at the show, which takes place from 6th-9th May, including several new and exciting developments.

Our Chief Microbiologist Valerie Fotheringham will be joining top industry speakers at this year's Cleaning Products Europe 2014 conference.

Evans Vanodine were very honoured to receive the ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ award at this year’s ‘Be Inspired Business Awards’ (BIBA)

Norovirus, the 'winter vomiting disease', has become a great concern as it is highly infectious and at present there is no test method available using Norovirus.

Norovirus is the most common cause of infectious gastroenteritis (diarrhoea and vomiting) in England and Wales. The Illness is generally mild and people usually recover fully within 2-3 days; there are no long term effects that result from being infected. Infections can occur at any age because immunity is not long lasting.

You may have read or heard about the SCORES ON DOORS scheme which will see all food establishments display a rating of between zero and five for food hygiene, which should preferably be shown on the front door.

Recent articles in the 'Sun' and 'Daily Express' refer to a new "Superbug" Community Acquired (CA) MRSA.

Our Microbiology Laboratory have compiled a couple of documents detailing the different EN test methods and which areas they are relevant to.

The Victorian geometric floor tiles situated in the main corridor of the 1905 Building, part of Sedgley House in the grounds of The Greater Manchester Police Training Centre at Sedgley Park, must be one of the most admired floors in the country.

As part of our continuing product development, we have introduced a new Sanitiser and a new Degreaser to our Super Concentrates range.

Trigon® Foam Plus is the latest addition to the Evans Vanodine Skin Care range, developed by our experienced research and development chemists.

Following on from the launch of our redesigned and upgraded 500ml range of skin care products, we are pleased to advise that our NEW Hand Lotion is now available.

The UK uses the most water in Europe when flushing toilets and urinals. The EU wants to introduce a European standard to curb the amount of water being used.

In recognition of Global Handwashing Day on the 15th October, Edward and Emily visited St Mary’s Primary School in Eccleston to give a handwashing lesson to both infants and juniors.

The manufacture and supply of Cosmetic Products is regulated in the UK under The Cosmetic Products Regulation. The most obvious indicator of compliance is that the ingredients have to be shown on the label according to the correct nomenclature and listed in descending order of inclusion level. However, few people appreciate all the other implications.

To help our customers reduce their impact on the environment, we have added to our 'Low Impact Product' range.

We recently donated several pallets of Handsan alcohol hand sanitiser to The International Aid Trust, which they have been able to utilise for their work abroad. We received a wonderul thank you letter from their CEO & Founder Bernard Cocker along with images showing the work they have been able to achieve.

Introducing 3 new additions to our Schematic wall chart range - Bar & Cellar, Housekeeping and Washroom.

Aquaculture Disinfectant Listing Scheme - Product Listings

You may all have read in the national press about a new “superbug” commonly known as NDM-1. We are aware of this superbug and herewith a brief explanation of our recommendations.

We are delighted to announce the arrival of our new FREE Training DVD, which contains an extensive range of product and health & safety training films, to cover all aspects of cleaning and hygiene.