Any waste generated during —

• diagnosis, treatment or immunisation of human beings or
• animals or
• in research activities in the production or testing of biologicals.

Bio-medical waste consists of —

Solids such as:

• catheters, tubes
• disposable geuins, masks
• scrubs
• surgical staplers
• gloves, surgical sutures and staples
• wound dressings

Liquids such as :

• blood
• body fluids
• tissues and cells
• organs
• tissue cultures

Sharps such as :

• razors, scalpel, blades, lancets

Materials made of glass such as:

• curvettes and slides

Materials of metal such as :

• stylets, needles

Plastic materials such as :

• pipettes and tips
• syringes

Laboratory waste such as:

• animal carcasses

Hazardous chemicals with biological components

Medicinal plants

Radio active material with biological components.

Norms

• Bio-medical waste shall not be mixed with other waste.
• It should be segregated into containers/bags at the point of generation prior to its storage, transportation, treatment and disposal.
• Untreated waste should not be stored for more than 48 hours.
• If necessary to store more than 48 hours, the authorised person must take the permission of the presented authority and ensure that the waste doesnot effect human health and environment. ( Source : MPCB ).