Healthcare and similar waste is collected in single-use packaging. It must be possible to close this packaging temporarily and it must be closed permanently before collection. Packaging must be placed in large bulk containers, except in cases defined by order of the ministers responsible for the environment and health.
The packaging, marking, labelling and transport of waste from healthcare and similar activities are subject to the regulatory provisions adopted for the application of law no. 42-263 of 5 February 1942 relating to the transport of hazardous materials and article L. 543-8 of the Environment Code, to which may be added additional requirements defined by order of the ministers responsible for agriculture, the environment and health.