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Waste ManagementChanges to the regulations. The Environment Agency has ruled that clinical waste (tissue, bodily fluids, pharmaceutical products and anything contaminated with the same which may cause infection to anyone coming into contact with it) may no longer be classified as offensive on the basis of clinical judgement. This means that all such waste will have to go in yellow bags for incineration.
Paperwork required: Pre-Acceptance Audit Practice Policy on Waste Management COSHH Risk Assessment Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes Waste Transfer Note(s) Required for each collection May be charged for by Waste Disposal Company Practice may produce their own! Available free at www.environmentagency.co.uk Interpretation of the regulations seems to shift regularly, I will post changes if and when I learn of them. The BDA is preparing a new advice sheet which should be available soon. European Waste Codes:
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