Regulation on medical waste management. Country/Territory Bosnia and Herzegovina Territorial subdivision Federation BiH Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Processing/handling Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Protection of environment Public health Risk assessment/management Transport/storage Waste management Waste non-domestic sources Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This text entered into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Regulation, based on the provisions of the Federal Law on waste management, determines the general principles of waste management in relation to medical waste. This text sets medical waste management planning, the establishment of a waste management committee, and issues regarding the transfer of medical waste to a third party. This Regulation further establishes a system of planning for medical waste treatment and medical waste management in order to reduce the risk to health workers, waste management workers, general public health and environment. Full text Bosnian Website fzofbih.org.ba References - Legislation Implements Law on Waste Management. Legislation | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2003 Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Soil rehabilitation, Solid waste, Institution, Offences/penalties, Polluter pays principle, Hazardous waste, Transboundary movement of waste Source: FAO, FAOLEX