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Hygiene Products
According to statistics from the China Association of Paper Industry — Professional Committee of Sanitary Products, the market size of absorbent hygiene products in China exceeded RMB 130 billion in 2024, reaching RMB 132.13 billion. From a long-term development perspective, the market maintained steady growth from 2019 to 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1%, demonstrating strong market resilience and sustainable development potential. With the continuous expansion of the market, the industry has placed increasing emphasis on product safety and quality. Globally, safety and quality requirements for disposable hygiene products are becoming increasingly stringent.
What are disposable hygiene products?
China’s mandatory national standard GB 15979-2024 Hygienic Requirements for Disposable Sanitary Products defines disposable hygiene products as single-use products that directly contact the human body and are used for personal hygiene or antibacterial/antimicrobial purposes. These products include:
◎ Feminine Hygiene Products: Sanitary napkins, panty liners and tampons
◎Excretion Hygiene Products: Diapers, nappies, urine pads, absorbent pads and underpads (excluding toilet paper)
◎Other Hygiene Products: Antibacterial agents, antimicrobial agents, wet wipes, sanitary wipes, disposable gloves or finger cots (excluding medical gloves or finger cots), tissues, cotton soft towels, cotton products (sticks, swabs and balls, excluding medical cotton products), breast pads, underwear and cosmetic cotton products (paper, wipes)
◎ Other hygiene products listed in the Catalogue of Disinfection Product Classification
Other hygiene products listed in the Catalogue of Disinfection Product Classification
Testing Standards for Sanitary Napkins / Panty Liners / Tampons
China
GB 15979 Testing Standards for Sanitary Napkins / Panty Liners / Tampons
GB/T 8939 Sanitary Napkins (Panty Liners)
GB/T 39391 Feminine Hygiene Pants
GB/T 26369 Hygienic Requirements for Quaternary Ammonium Salt Disinfectants
GB/T 27947 Hygienic Requirements for Phenolic Disinfectants
GB/T 26367 Hygienic Requirements for Guanidine Disinfectants
WS/T 10009 Test Methods for Disinfection Products
United States
(1) Feminine sanitary pads are classified as Class I medical devices in the United States and regulated by the FDA:
21 CFR §886.5425 Scented or Scented Deodorized Menstrual Pad
21 CFR §886.5435 Unscented Menstrual Pad
(2) Feminine tampons are classified as Class II medical devices in the United States and regulated by the FDA:
21 CFR §886.5460 Scented or Scented Deodorized Menstrual Tampon
21 CFR §886.5470 Unscented Menstrual Tampon
Europe
EDANA Guidelines for Testing Feminine Hygiene Products
Testing Standards for Diapers
GB 15979 Hygienic Requirements for Disposable Sanitary Products
GB 28004.1 Diapers — Part 1: Baby Diapers
GB 28004.2 Diapers — Part 2: Adult Diapers
GB/T 22905 Super Absorbent Polymer for Diapers
GB/T 26369 Hygienic Requirements for Quaternary Ammonium Salt Disinfectants
GB/T 27947 Hygienic Requirements for Phenolic Disinfectants
GB/T 26367 Hygienic Requirements for Guanidine Disinfectants
WS/T 10009 Test Methods for Disinfection Products
Taiwan, China
CNS 12639 Baby diapers
CNS 13073 Adult Diapers
CNS 15152 Adult Diaper Pads
United States
CPC Certification for Diapers
Europe
EDANA Guidelines for the Testing of Baby Diapers
Testing Standards for Wet Wipes
China
GB 15979 Hygienic Requirements for Disposable Sanitary Products
WS 575 Hygienic Requirements for Sanitary Wet Wipes
GB/T 27728.1 Wet Wipes and Similar Products — Part 1: General Requirements
GB/T 27728.2 Wet Wipes and Similar Products — Part 2: Specific Requirements for Baby Wet Wipes
GB 43631 Basic Safety Technical Specifications for Paper Products for Infants and Children
GB 38598 General Requirements for Labels and Instructions of Disinfection Products
GB/T 26369 Hygienic Requirements for Quaternary Ammonium Salt Disinfectants
GB/T 27947 Hygienic Requirements for Phenolic Disinfectants
GB/T 26367 Hygienic Requirements for Guanidine Disinfectants
WS/T 10009 Test Methods for Disinfection Products
Taiwan, China
CNS 8157 Wet wipes
Europe and America
EDANA/INDA Nonwovens Standard Procedures (NWSP)
Nonwoven Testing Standard Procedures
Australia / New Zealand
AS/NZS 5328 Flushable Products
More key testing items
GB 15979 Key Testing Items for Disposable Paper Underwear
GB 15979 Testing Items for Disposable Sanitary Products
GBT 8939 & GB 15979 Key Testing Items for Sanitary Napkins
GBT 27728 & GB 15979 Key Testing Items for Sanitary Wet Wipes
GBT 28004.1 & GB 15979 Key Testing Items for Baby Diapers
GBT 28004.2 & GB 15979 Key Testing Items for Adult Diapers
SATISFY specializes in testing and certification services for disposable hygiene products, including sanitary napkins, diapers, adult diapers, baby diapers, wet wipes and disinfectant wipes. With comprehensive regulatory testing capabilities covering major global markets including China, the European Union, the United States, Australia/New Zealand and Japan, SATISFY is equipped with internationally recognized laboratories and experienced technical teams. We provide customized safety, environmental and quality assurance certification solutions throughout the entire process, supporting your global market expansion with accurate compliance and certification services.
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