Sterilization documentation for veterinary practices in Italy

There is no specific traceability obligation for veterinary practices in Italy — but surgical clinics that sterilize instruments demonstrate the professional standard pet owners expect today.

Reference framework for veterinary sterilization

Provincial Order of Veterinarians · D.Lgs 81/2008 (referencing veterinary facilities)

Italy has no specific traceability legislation for veterinary practices. D.Lgs 81/2008 Title X (Art. 274) explicitly cites "healthcare and veterinary structures" as falling within the scope of biological risk obligations, suggesting that the same reprocessing logic should apply. The deontological codes of the Provincial Orders of Veterinarians require adequate hygiene measures but do not impose explicit traceable documentation. Veterinary clinics with surgical activity nonetheless use autoclaves (UNI EN 13060) and increasingly adopt documentation protocols as a professional best practice. Digital traceability documents professional diligence and provides protection in the event of a claim.

D.Lgs 81/2008, Art. 274 (referencing veterinary structures) · UNI EN 13060 · Deontological codes of Provincial Orders of Veterinarians · No specific traceability obligation

How SecuSteri helps

Be ready when the law catches up

Build your sterilization traceability records now. When regulation arrives, your practice will already have a compliant digital history.

Professional rigor that clients notice

Pet owners increasingly expect the same hygiene standards as human healthcare. Documented sterilization traceability builds trust.

Track surgical instrument sterilization

Import your autoclave report after each surgical day. Sign the cycle and generate traceability labels for your instrument packs.

Multi-site support for clinic networks

Veterinary networks and group practices can manage sterilization records across sites from a single account.

Pre-loaded instruments for veterinary clinics

Surgical scissors Hemostats Needle holders Scalpel handles Rongeurs Spay hooks

These instruments come pre-loaded when you create your account. You can add, edit, or remove instruments at any time.

Works with all autoclave brands

W&H Lisa Melag Euronda Castellini Anthos Tuttnauer

W&H, Castellini, and Anthos reports are imported automatically via AutoReport or manual upload. Other brands? Upload the report or enter cycle data manually — we add automatic support progressively.

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