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Regulation No. 1196 on infectious waste from health and animal health services, etc.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste management Waste disposal Waste prevention Waste non-domestic sources Organic waste Hazardous waste Transport/storage Authorization/permit Risk assessment/management Packaging/labelling Public health Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Regulation concerns infectious waste from health and animal health services. It is structured in two sections: (i) a main section comprised of 13 articles and (ii) a complementary section elaborating on the content of each article. Its main objective is to contribute to ensuring that infectious waste does not pose a risk of contamination or spread of infectious diseases to humans, animals or the environment. The Regulation covers waste from activities like education, research and diagnosing. Health and animal health services providers shall ensure that waste is properly stored, handled, and transported, and shall be disposed of in establishments that are authorized to handle infectious waste. Supervising responsibilities shall lay on the County Governor, the Ministry of Climate and Environment, the Norwegian Board of Health Supervision, municipalities and the Norwegian Food Safety Authority.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no