MANU/ENVT/0024/1998

Ministry : Ministry of Environment and Forests

Notification No : SO630(E)

Date : 27.07.1998

Referred IN

Subject: Environment

Section, Act No : 6,8 & 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

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

S.O.630(E).-- Whereas a notification in exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 6, 8 and 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) was published in the Gazette vide S.O. 746(E), dated 16th October, 1997 inviting objections from the public within 60 days from the date of the publication of the said notification on the Bio- Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998 and whereas all objections received were duly considered;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 6, 8 and 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 the Central Government hereby notifies the rules for the management and handling of bio-medical waste.

1. Short title and commencement.

(1) These rules may be called the Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998.

(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Application.--These rules apply to all persons who generate, collect, receive, store, transport, treat, dispose, or handle bio-medical waste in any form.

3. Definitions.--In these rules unless the context otherwise requires :--

(1) "Act" means the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986);