These components play a crucial role in maintaining menstrual hygiene, empowering women and girls to live active, healthy, and dignified lives. Sanitary napkins come in various sizes, absorbencies, and styles, catering to diverse preferences and requirements, showcasing the industry's dedication to addressing women's individual needs.

The sanitary napkin industry is witnessing notable expansion, propelled by growing attention to women's health, rising awareness about hygiene, and heightened global consciousness. Factors like the expanding female workforce also shape consumer choices, further fueling the industry's growth trajectory.

TESTS

The following are the major tests for Sanitary Napkins:

• Cover / Top sheet

• Absorbent Core

• Barrier or Bottom Sheet

• Type and Shapes of Sanitary Napkins

• Sizes

• Manufacture, Workmanship and Finish

• pH Value

• Ability to Withstand Pressure after Absorption

• Biocompatibility Evaluation - Cytotoxicity, Irritation and Skin Sensitization

Hygiene Testing Requirement

• Bacterial and Fungal Bioburden

• Test for Common Skin Pathogen - Staphylococcus Aureus

• Biocompatibility Evaluation - Cytotoxicity, Irritation and Skin Sensitization

• Pthalate test

As per IS 5405:2019, all sanitary napkins are now incorporated into the ISI certification scheme, ensuring compliance with rigorous quality standards. This standard specifies requirements such as the top sheet, absorbent core, barrier, bottom sheet, type, size, pH value, and post-absorption pressure resistance. Notably, products lacking the ISI mark cannot be legally marketed, imported, or exported to the Indian consumer market, underscoring the significance of meeting these stringent quality criteria for sanitary napkins.

BIS Certification Process

Acquiring a BIS license entails a detailed evaluation of manufacturing infrastructure, quality control capabilities, testing facilities, and production processes. This thorough assessment guarantees that the products not only meet regulatory standards but also ensure safety and reliability for consumers.

NOTE:

For comprehensive guidance on the BIS ISI Certification process, please explore:

• Procedure for Domestic Manufacturers

• Procedure for Foreign Manufacturers

Timeline

Here is an estimated timeline for acquiring BIS Certification to use the ISI mark for Aluminum alloy forging stock and forgings intended for aircraft purposes (specifically Alloy 24345), following the guidelines of IS 7902:2001.

• For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days)

• For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)

WHY USE ABSOLUTE VERITAS?

Absolute Veritas is a prominent organisation from the private sector of India primarily dealing with the Inspection, Testing, Audits, Certification of products& consulting services to various industries in India and worldwide, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry requirements. Offering a comprehensive range of services including product certification, testing, training, auditing, and compliance services, Absolute Veritas helps manufacturers and importers achieve higher production efficiency and quality standards.

Absolute Veritas (AV) will handle end to end pre-registration request, sample preparation, documentation, testing and application process for FMCS Certification

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