Compliance for Blood Bank
Blood Bank Compliance & SWM Rules 2026
18 rules typically apply to a blood bank in India, covering waste management (including SWM Rules 2026) and general compliance obligations.
This is EarthReheal WasteLedger's plain-language interpretation, for informational purposes only — not legal advice. Always confirm against the official rule text and your regulator. Rules shown reflect our current catalog and may not capture every site-specific condition.
Waste Management (9)
Segregation, disposal, EPR, and related waste-stream obligations — including SWM Rules 2026.
BMW 2016
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HWM 2016
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MERCURY PHASEOUT
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Plastic Waste Management
Covers segregating plastic waste, the single-use-plastic ban, and handing dry plastic over to authorised recyclers — applies regardless of org size.
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Solid Waste Management (SWM) 2026
Requires segregating waste into 4 streams (wet/dry/sanitary/special-care), registering as a Bulk Waste Generator, and either composting wet waste on-site or obtaining an EBWGR certificate from the local body.
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E-Waste Management
E-waste (UPS batteries, old electronics, lighting) must go only to a registered recycler — no separate CPCB registration is needed as a bulk consumer.
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Battery Waste Management
UPS/inverter batteries and other battery waste must be segregated and handed to an authorised collector, not thrown out with general waste.
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Lab Chemical Storage & Disposal
Hazardous chemicals used in an in-house lab (reagents, fixatives, stains, solvents) need segregated, labelled storage, and expired stock must go to a licensed hazardous-waste handler, not general disposal.
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Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste
Any renovation or demolition work must segregate C&D waste per the local authority's plan; projects over 20,000 sq.m also need EPR portal registration.
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General Compliance (9)
Reporting, licensing, and regulatory obligations beyond waste.
Blood Bank Manufacturing Licence
Operating a blood bank or blood centre requires a Drugs Controller manufacturing licence, with minimum space, personnel, equipment, and QC standards, renewed every 5 years.
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ODS 2000
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Groundwater Extraction (CGWA)
If groundwater is drawn from a borewell/tube well, CGWA requires monthly groundwater-level monitoring reported through their portal.
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Diesel Generator (DG) Air & Noise Norms
Running a diesel generator for power backup needs SPCB consent, an acoustic enclosure, and periodic stack-emission testing.
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Noise Pollution Rules
Limits DG-set and loudspeaker noise, including a 10pm-6am night restriction — enforced by the District Magistrate/Police, not SPCB.
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Clinical Establishment Registration
Every clinical establishment must be registered with the applicable state or central registering authority before operating — which specific law applies depends on the state it is located in.
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Diesel Storage Licence (PESO)
Storing more than 2,500L of diesel for DG backup requires a PESO storage licence and periodic tank safety certification.
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Shops & Establishments Registration
Nearly every commercial or institutional premises operating in India needs Shops & Establishments registration from the state labour department or municipal corporation — this is separate from any sector-specific licence and applies regardless of business type.
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POSH Internal Complaints Committee
Any workplace with 10 or more employees must proactively constitute an Internal Complaints Committee, including an external member, at every branch or office location — waiting until a complaint arises is itself a violation.
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