Industry update – Guidelines for Common Bio Medical Waste Treatment

Guidelines for Common Bio-medical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities

The Guidelines for Common Biomedical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities (CBWTFs) were introduced by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India.

These guidelines aim to ensure the safe, scientific, and environmentally sound handling of biomedical waste generated by healthcare facilities.

CBWTF stands for Common Biomedical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facility. It is a centralized facility designed to collect, treat, and dispose of biomedical waste generated from healthcare facilities (such as hospitals, clinics, laboratories, etc.) within a specific region.

As the amount of biomedical waste continues to increase—especially after the COVID-19 pandemic—the need for centralized facilities that can efficiently serve multiple healthcare units has become more urgent. They are especially important for smaller healthcare units that lack the resources to treat waste independently. By standardizing procedures and encouraging centralized treatment, these guidelines help minimize health risks, environmental pollution, and legal non-compliance.

The guidelines establish standards for site selection, infrastructure requirements, waste collection, transportation, treatment, disposal, staff safety, and legal compliance.

Source: https://cpcb.nic.in/openpdffile.php?id=TGF0ZXN0RmlsZS80NDBfMTc0NDgwMDgzMl9tZWRpYXBob3RvMTA1MjUucGRm