EWC Code

18 01 03wastes whose collection and disposal is subject to special requirements in order to prevent infection

This is a code under chapter 18 01 — Wastes from natal care, diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disease in humans of the UK European Waste Catalogue, used on waste transfer notes to classify the type of waste being transferred.

Code

18 01 03

Chapter

18 01

Description

wastes whose collection and disposal is subject to special requirements in order to prevent infection

Chapter description

Wastes from natal care, diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disease in humans

Classification

Hazardous. Requires a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note (HWCN), not a standard Waste Transfer Note. Additional record-keeping applies under the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005.