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

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

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Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for the Medical Textiles (Reusable Sanitary Pad Sanitary Napkin Period Panties) (Quality Control) Order, 2023.

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

OVERVIEW

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.

Provided that where any manufacturer certified by the Bureau, or any manufacturer who has applied to the Bureau for certification in respect of the goods or articles specified in the list of Schedule A to the principal Order, declares prior to the date 1st January 2025 of the Schedule that their old stock, manufactured or imported prior to such date, does not bear the Standards Mark, such manufacturer or importer shall be permitted to sell, display, or offer to sell the declared stock up to 31st December, 2025.

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 30/07/2025 View
QCO Order 27/09/2023 View
Extension Order 23/10/2024 View
Amendment Order 01/01/2025 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)

CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002
Tel: +91-11-23231903
Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Implementation Dates: 30th July, 2025

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

Disclaimer: The information provided in this update is intended for informational purposes only. Readers are requested to seek formal legal advice prior to acting upon any of the information provided herein.

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