Name

The name of this organization shall be the “International Society on Analytical Analysis of Treatment Technologies”. For convenience, in less formal situations, it may be referred to by its acronym, IStAATT.

Constitution and Mission

IStAATT will promote and enhance broader understanding of the collection, transport and treatment of the medical waste stream through the exchange of information by its members and with the members of other relevant professional organizations.

The Society’s interest will include, but not be limited to; appropriate methods for packaging solid and liquid medical waste, on and off-site transport, appropriate biological indicators for evaluating the efficacy of treatment technologies, efficacy test protocols and procedures, methods to periodically monitor the continuing operation of treatment systems, consistent treatment standards, and related matters.

The Society will sponsor education conferences on medical waste and workshop programs related the collection, transport and treatment of this waste stream. The Society will review published medical waste regulations, recommendations and guidelines, attempt to influence the contents of such documents, support appropriate standards and criteria for all phases of processing this waste stream and act as an international focal point for the consolidation of views on these issues.

The IStAATT documents and format will be the foundation upon which future guidance will be issued by the Society.

Through these efforts, IStAATT seeks to promote the safety of those exposed to medical waste as a result of their occupation and ensure the protection of public health and the environment from the hazards inherent in the medical waste stream.