BIS QCO for the Medical Textiles (Reusable Sanitary Pad Sanitary Napkin Period Panties)

The Ministry of Textiles has issued a Quality Control Order named "Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023," set to be effective from 1st April 2024, with a later implementation date of 1st October 2024 for Small and Micro Enterprises (SME).

This order applies specifically to goods or articles like Reusable Sanitary Pad Sanitary Napkin Period Panties, excluding those intended for export and items manufactured by Self Help Groups (SHGs).

Self Help Groups (SHGs) are defined as small informal groups of 10 to 20 individuals who voluntarily come together with similar social and economic backgrounds. Their purpose is to promote savings habits among members and collectively raise and manage resources for mutual benefit. In hilly or tribal areas, smaller groups of a minimum of 5 members may also form into SHGs.

For compliance, Reusable Sanitary Pad Sanitary Napkin Period Panties must adhere to the corresponding Indian Standard IS 17514:2021 and display the Standard Mark through a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards in accordance with Scheme – I of Schedule – II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

Title	Issue Date	View Order
QCO Order	27/09/2023	View
Extension Order	23/10/2024	View

The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for Reusable Sanitary Pad Sanitary Napkin Period Panties as outlined in this Order.

Violation of the provisions of this Order is subject to punishment in accordance with the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).

Implementation Authority : Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)