Bio-Medical Waste Management Annual Filling

Introduction

Among the top producers of bio-medical waste are healthcare buildings, diagnostic labs and other medical places which might include hazardous, infectious or radioactive waste. All healthcare facilities producing bio-medical waste are required by law to submit annual returns to their State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) or Pollution Control Committee (PCC).

Our Annual Filing service makes certain that you follow the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, avoid facing fines and keep your commitment to environmental safety and public health.

What is the need for Bio-Medical Waste Annual Filing?

Filing Form IV under Rule 13 of the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 is required for all Biomedical Waste Annual Filing. All occupiers of healthcare facilities (HCFs) and common bio-medical waste treatment facilities (CBMWTFs) must submit these reports regularly.

• Types and amounts of waste being produced
• Collecting, separating, storing, processing and getting rid of medical waste
• Specifics about the treatment facility employed
• The steps your company took to comply with requirements during the reporting year

The collected data allows authorities to keep an eye on waste management and make sure environmental health standards are followed.

What is the reason for Bio-Medical Waste Annual Filing?

• Regulatory Compliance:
  According to Rule 13, all occupiers of Hazardous Chemical Facilities and Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facilities have to file an annual report to the concerned SPCB or PCC.
• Legal obligation
  If the return is not filed or the data is wrong, that can result in fines, possible legal action or cancelling the company’s authorization.
• Looking after the safety and health of the public.
  Tracking and proper disposal of infectious waste stop the spread of disease and keep both workers and patients safe.
• Being open and keeping an eye on things:
  The information is also used by authorities to identify polluters, administer licenses and monitor the work of treatment sites.

Eligibility Criteria

The following facilities are required to file the annual return:

• Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Clinics
• Pathological Laboratories
• Veterinary Institutions
• Blood Banks and Diagnostic Centres
• AYUSH Hospitals and Clinics
• Medical Research Institutions
• Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities (CBMWTF)

Any healthcare facility generating bio-medical waste and holding valid authorization from SPCB must file Form IV annually.

Documents Required

You need several things to make your filing run smoothly and accurately.

• Bio-Medical Waste Authorization Certificate (Form III)
• Udyam registration (if it is required)
• Information on the amount of bio-medical waste created in each colour (yellow, red, white, blue)
• The treatment process selected (using an incinerator, autoclave and so on.)
• The background of the Common Treatment Facility (CBWTF).
• The company’s most recent Form IV (if it was submitted)
• Entries each day and a summary at the end of every month
• Annual document describing the treatment (if on the premises).
• Any user who has been designated as the authorized signatory should have PAN and Aadhaar.
• GST Certificate (if required)

Requirements might differ between different states.

Step-by-Step Process

• Step 1: Data collection and Review
  We support you in collecting and sorting your yearly information on waste coming from the biosciences.
• Step 2: Authorization validation
  We review if your facility is properly authorized and that all relevant documents are present.
• Step 3: consists of preparing for the Form IV process.
  Form IV is correctly filled using the guidelines released by CPCB/SPCB and the formats provided by each state or their online portals.
• Step 4: Submit information through an online portal
  You will upload the report on your SPCB’s e-filing portal (OCMMS, XGN, WBPCB and so on) or submit it by email if that is required.
• Step 6: Admitting the Information
  You get confirmation that your documents have been filed and you also get a digital file for future checks.

Timeline

Every year on 30th June, facilities must file their Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules for the previous financial year.

• It takes about 3–5 days to collect and double-check the data.
• 2–3 days are needed to get ready for Form IV.
• 1 day is expected for the portal registration and confirmation.
• You should plan about 5–7 working days for the processing.

Fees and Costs

Government Fees:

It does not cost money for a company to submit their annual return, although fees may be charged if the report is submitted late or is not correct.

We provide Professional Services for the Following Rates:

• Examining and reviewing data and also seeking guidance from experts
• Getting ready for and submitting Form IV
• Checking, updating and following up on your company’s compliance with laws and standards
• It offers acknowledgement and audit help.

Service Fee Amount: The cost might be anywhere between ₹3,000 and ₹12,000.

Depending on how large the facility is, how much waste is generated and the location, this may change.

What Is the Consequence in Case of Non-Compliance?

• Penalties set out in Section 15 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986
• Authorizations or licenses being revoked
• Charges intended to redress any environmental harm
• Messages issued by CPCB/SPCB as legal notices
• The risk to public health plus damage to a company’s reputation

Filling out your annual report protects you from the big risks that could lead to the big risks to the company.

Why Choose Us?

• Industry Expertise
  The major service we provide is environmental compliance and we work with over 200+ HCFs throughout India.
• State-Specific Filing
  For all states including Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Delhi, we take care of filing via online portals and also manually if required.
• End-to-End Support
  We manage all your needs, starting with document preparation and ending after post-filing help is complete.
• Timely Compliance
  We make sure the deadlines are met so that you can stay away from penalties.
• Affordable Packages
  Covering clinical pricing for both small clinics and big hospitals.