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Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998

  • 20/07/1998
  • Ministry of Environment

The Government of India, has notified Biomedical Waste (Management and handing) Rules, 1998 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and is applicable to all persons who generate, collect, receive, store, transport, treat, dispose, or handle biomedical waste in any form.

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    • Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998.docx
  • Tags:
    • Hospital Waste
    • Bio-Medical Waste Rules 1998
    • India

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