Bio Medical Waste is any waste that is generated during diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals or in research activities pertaining thereto or in the production or testing of biologicals. The Bio Medical Waste Management and Handling Rules 1998 were introduced by the Government of India under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to ensure proper segregation, collection, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of bio medical waste. These rules apply to all persons who generate, collect, receive, store, transport, treat, dispose or handle bio medical waste in any form.
