BIS CERTIFICATION FOR DISPOSABLE BABY DIAPER IS 17509:2021

Product Name	Disposable Baby Diaper Specification
Applicable Indian Standard	IS 17509: 2021
Applicable Certification Scheme	Product Certification Scheme (ISI Mark Scheme) Scheme 1 - Schedule 2
Compliance Requirement	Mandatory
QCO Link	Quality Control Order
Scope as per Standard	This standard covers the requirements for disposable (non-reusable) baby diaper for external use.

Tests

• Top cover or the top sheet
• Absorbent Core
• Outer protective barrier or back sheet
• Fastening and Securing mechanism
• Manufacture, workmanship and finish
• Type and Size

Performance requirements

• pH value
• Rate of Absorption, Rewet under Load and Minimum Absorption Capacity
• 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
• Anti-Bacterial Activity Value

As per IS 17509:2021, all disposable baby diapers are covered under mandatory ISI certification scheme, and without ISI mark this product cannot be imported or exported to the Indian consumer market. IS 17509:2021 delineates the quality parameters or characteristics of the Disposable Baby Diaper, including the top cover or top sheet, absorbent core, outer protective barrier, back sheet, types and shapes, pH value, rate of absorption, rewet under load, minimum absorption capacity, as well as the fastening and securing mechanism, and bacterial and fungal bioburden.

BIS Certification Process

Obtaining a BIS license involves a thorough assessment of manufacturing infrastructure, quality control capabilities, testing facilities, and production processes. This comprehensive evaluation ensures that the products not only comply with regulations but are also safe and reliable for consumers.

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Timeline for BIS Certification

The approximate timeline to obtain BIS Certification for Disposable Baby Diapers to use ISI mark as Per IS 17509:2021 is given below:

• For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe - 30 days)
• For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe - 180 days)

Conclusion:

The implementation of the Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023, is ushering in a transformative era for the market of Disposable Baby Diapers in India. Manufacturers, by embracing these guidelines and securing BIS certification, are not merely complying with regulations; they are setting new benchmarks for excellence in the industry. Opting for BIS-certified Disposable Baby Diapers signifies more than a product purchase; it represents a commitment to dependability, superior quality, and safety.

BIS certification for Disposable Baby Diapers goes beyond meeting regulatory checkboxes, assuring the highest performance standards in these products. In an era where quality takes precedence, choosing BIS-certified Disposable Baby Diapers guarantees a product that is not only dependable but also of the finest quality.

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