Bio- Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016
Q. The Bio- Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 will not apply to which of the following?
1) Healthcare activity undertaken outside the healthcare facility
2) Wastes covered under the MSW Rules, 2000
3) Hazardous microorganisms- Published on 28 Mar 16a. 1, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: 2, 3
These rules shall apply to all persons who generate, collect, receive, store, transport, treat, dispose, or handle bio-medical waste in any form and shall not apply to:
1. radioactive wastes,
2. wastes covered under the MSW Rules, 2000,
3. lead acid batteries,
4. hazardous wastes,
5. E- waste,
6. hazardous microorganisms.
The rules will apply to vaccination camps, blood donation camps, surgical camps or any other healthcare activity undertaken outside the healthcare facility.
