What is Biomedical Waste?
In a layman’s language – “Bio-Medical Waste” is any waste, which is generated during the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals. These wastes are also generated during research activities or in the production or testing of biological material. Redefining it scientifically, Biomedical waste is defined as “any solid, fluid or liquid waste, including its container and any intermediate product, which is generated during its diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals, in research pertaining thereto, or in the production or testing of biological and the animal wastes from slaughter houses or any other like establishments.
