Abstract

Biomedical Waste Management (BMWM) Rules, 2016 have increased the coverage, simplified the categorization and authorization while improving the segregation, transportation and disposal methods to decrease environmental pollution. Effective implementation of BMWM 2016 Rules will decrease the environmental pollution and ensure the safety of the hospital staff, patients and general public. This review focuses on BMWM Rules, 2016 with respect to: (1) salient features; (2) schedules; (3) schedule II: Colour Coding and Type of Container for disposal of BMW; (4) schedule III: Label for BMW Containers/Bags; (5) schedule IV: Label for Transport of BMW Containers/Bags; and (6) schedule V: Standards for Treatment and Disposal of BMW

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