Abstract

REGULATORY BODIES INVOLVED IN PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

Kinchal Kesav S.*, Dr. Deepu S. and Aadhithyan S.

Abstract

Pharmaceutical waste management is an integral part of pharmaceutical industries as well as healthcare system. Effective management of pharmaceutical waste pose high significance in safeguarding and promoting public health and environmental sustainability. This paper delves deeper into the regulatory landscape which governs pharmaceutical waste management, focusing on the key regulatory bodies and their key roles and responsibilities in waste management process. We focuses on various regulatory bodies such as the Environmental protection Agency and its Indian counterpart, The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) as the central authority for overseeing environmental regulations, the contributions of Department of Transportation and Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in ensuring safe and effective transport of waste, role of Occupational Safety and Health Administration in protecting the safety of workers from hazards associated with waste management is also highlighted. Furthermore, we inquire the Biomedical Waste Rules 2016, a significant regulatory framework in India, and analyze its effect on the management of healthcare waste. By understanding the adaptability and interaction of these regulatory bodies, we can appreciate the complexity of waste management and importance of appropriate regulatory governance.

Keywords: Waste Management, Pharmaceutical Waste, Regulatory Body, Environmental Protection Agency, Biomedical Waste Rules.