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Managing unused waste COVID-19 test kits: RPS C29

Environment Agency regulatory position on storing, de-packaging and dismantling unused waste COVID-19 test kits at premises owned by His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 30 May 2022
• Last updated: 20 June 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Managing unused waste COVID-19 test kits: RPS C29

Ref: LIT 66318

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This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to have an environmental permit for a waste operation when storing, de-packaging and dismantling unused waste COVID-19 test kits.

However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with this legal requirement if you meet the requirements in the RPS.

The regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.

Published 30 May 2022
Last updated 20 June 2023 + show all updates

1. 20 June 2023

   Extended the expiry date to 31 December 2024. Added EWC 16 03 06. Added a condition requiring any reagent contained as part of any unused waste COVID-19 test kit to be consigned for the appropriate waste treatment.

2. 30 May 2022

   First published.