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[[Healthcare Waste]] is waste produced during human or animal healthcare, or related research activity, and covers both '''Clinical Waste''' and '''Offensive Waste''' as defined in the [[Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2012]]<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/guidance/healthcare-waste-appropriate-measures-for-permitted-facilities/definition-of-healthcare-waste .GOV definition of Healthcare Waste]</ref> and further listed below. Helathcare Waste containing radioactive materials requirements compliance with specific guidance<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/radioactive-substances-regulation-for-non-nuclear-sites The Radioactive Substances Regulation Guidance]</ref>. | [[Healthcare Waste]] is waste produced during human or animal healthcare, or related research activity, and covers both '''Clinical Waste''' and '''Offensive Waste''' as defined in the [[Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2012]]<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/guidance/healthcare-waste-appropriate-measures-for-permitted-facilities/definition-of-healthcare-waste .GOV definition of Healthcare Waste]</ref> and further listed below. Helathcare Waste containing radioactive materials requirements compliance with specific guidance<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/radioactive-substances-regulation-for-non-nuclear-sites The Radioactive Substances Regulation Guidance]</ref>. | ||
[[File:Healthcare waste pic.jpg|280px|left|Picture of Healthcare Waste packaging from Herefordshire CGC report]]__TOC__ | |||
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==Clinical Waste== | ==Clinical Waste== | ||
'''Clinical Waste''' is [[Healthcare Waste]] that: | '''Clinical Waste''' is [[Healthcare Waste]] that: | ||