procedure for media disposal.

      1.0       Objective

     To lay down a procedure for media disposal.

      2.0        Responsibility

      Microbiologist/QC-Executive.

      3.0        Accountability

      Head-QC executive

      4 0         Procedure

4.1        This procedure is used for solid media, liquid media, microbial culture slants, and   suspension.

4.1              Remove the media from the petriplates and container with the help of spatula.

4.2              For liquid media directly pour it out to Hidispo poly bag.

4.3              Immediately, dip all the glasswares in 2.5%v/v Dettol or 2.5%v/v Savlon solution for 2 hours and after 2 hours clean the glass wares.

4.4              Keep all the media in Poly bag for media decontamination.

4.5              Seal the bag .

      4.6        Keep this bag in the autoclave for decontamination.

      4.7        Operate the autoclave.

      4.8        After decontamination take out the bag from the autoclave, send it securely to Effluent Treatment Plant                   (ETP) for disposal of media.