Bio-Medical Waste NOC / Authorisation

What is a Bio-Medical Waste NOC?

A Bio-Medical Waste Authorisation (NOC) is a mandatory approval granted by the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) or the Union Territory Pollution Control Committee (UTPCC) to healthcare facilities that generate biomedical waste. This includes hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, veterinary institutions, blood banks, research laboratories, and diagnostic centres.

The authorisation ensures that every facility manages, stores, transports, and disposes of its biomedical waste responsibly, in line with the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016, thereby reducing risks to public health and the environment.

Why Do You Need It?

Healthcare waste can be hazardous if not handled properly. By obtaining a Bio-Medical Waste NOC, your facility:

  • Complies with national waste management regulations
  • Avoids legal penalties and operational delays
  • Ensures safe disposal through authorised treatment facilities
  • Demonstrates environmental and social responsibility

Responsibilities of the Occupier

Every healthcare facility generating biomedical waste must:

  • Segregate waste at source using colour-coded, non-chlorinated bags/containers (Yellow, Red, Blue, White).
  • Maintain records of waste generation and disposal.
  • Hand over waste only to an authorised Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facility (CBWTF) or in-house treatment system approved by SPCB/UTPCC.
  • Obtain and renew the Bio-Medical Waste NOC within the validity period.

Application Timeline & Validity

  • Processing Time: 30–45 days (approx., varies by state/UT).
  • Validity: Usually 1–5 years, after which renewal is required.

Documents Required for Biomedical waste authorisation

To apply for a Bio-Medical Waste NOC, the following documents are generally required:

  1. Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) from the Pollution Control Board
  2. Land ownership proof (Registry, Jamabandi, Lease Deed, or Mutation)
  3. Agreement with an authorised CBWTF operator
  4. Approved building layout plan
  5. Details of machinery/equipment used in the facility
  6. Authorisation letter or Board Resolution from the applicant company/firm
  7. Bio-Medical Waste Management Plan or Waste Disposal Scheme
  8. Applicable statutory fees as prescribed by SPCB/UTPCC

How Simplicomp Assist

We provide end-to-end support in obtaining your Bio-Medical Waste NOC:

  • Guidance on preparing documents and applications
  • Liaison with the Pollution Control Board/Committee
  • Timely follow-up to ensure faster approvals
  • Compliance advisory for smooth renewals
  • Competitive professional fees with reliable service

Why Choose Simplicomp?

  • Expertise in Environmental Compliance with years of experience across multiple states
  • Trusted by leading healthcare facilities and institutions
  • Transparent process with regular updates on application progress
  • Dedicated team for personalised support until final approval

✅ With our assistance, your healthcare facility can obtain its Bio-Medical Waste NOC smoothly, stay compliant, and focus on delivering safe, quality healthcare services.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Bio-Medical Waste NOC

 A Bio-Medical Waste NOC (Authorisation) is an approval granted by the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) or Union Territory Pollution Control Committee (UTPCC) to healthcare facilities for generating, handling, and disposing of biomedical waste as per the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016.

Any healthcare or research facility generating biomedical waste must obtain this authorisation. This includes hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, veterinary facilities, pathological labs, diagnostic centres, research institutions, and blood banks.

 On average, it takes 30–45 working days, depending on the state Pollution Control Board’s processing timelines and completeness of documents submitted.

 The validity typically ranges from 1 to 5 years. After expiry, it must be renewed to continue lawful operations.

 Operating without a valid NOC is a violation of the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016. This can lead to legal penalties, fines, closure notices, and even prosecution by the regulatory authorities.

 Yes. Even small healthcare units like single-practitioner clinics, dental clinics, and diagnostic labs are required to apply for Bio-Medical Waste NOC if they generate biomedical waste.

 Yes. Healthcare facilities must sign an agreement with an authorised CBWTF or set up an in-house treatment system (with approval). This agreement is also a key document required at the time of application.

 We provide end-to-end support including document preparation, submission of the application to SPCB/UTPCC, regular follow-ups, and guidance on compliance to ensure quick and hassle-free approval.