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Standardization in the field of menstrual products, covering all products intended for both single and multiple use, regardless of material.

ISO/TC 338

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Sustainable Development Goals

This committee contributes with 2 standards to the following Sustainable Development Goals:

1
No Poverty
3
Good Health and Well-being
4
Quality Education
5
Gender Equality
6
Clean Water and Sanitation
10
Reduced Inequalities
12
Responsible Consumption and Production
13
Climate Action
2

ISO standards under development *

42
Participating members
17
Observing members

* number includes updates

Reference Title Type
ISO/TC 338/AHG 2   Performance testing of menstrual products Working group
ISO/TC 338/TG 2   Outreach & communication Working group
ISO/TC 338/TG 3   LMIC coordination group Working group
ISO/TC 338/WG 1   Safety, performance and general requirements of menstrual products Working group
ISO/TC 338/WG 2   Terminology Working group

Joint working groups under the responsibility of another committee

Reference Title
ISO/TC 173/SC 3/JWG 1 Determination of trace chemicals

Liaison Committees to ISO/TC 338

The committees below can access the documents of ISO/TC 338:

Reference Title ISO/IEC
ISO/TC 6 Paper, board and pulps ISO
ISO/TC 6/SC 2 Test methods and quality specifications for paper and board ISO
ISO/TC 38 Textiles ISO
ISO/TC 173/SC 3 Products for ostomy and incontinence ISO

 

Liaison Committees from ISO/TC 338

ISO/TC 338 can access the documents of the committees below:

Reference Title ISO/IEC
ISO/TC 38 Textiles ISO
ISO/TC 133 Clothing sizing systems - size designation, size measurement methods and digital fittings ISO
ISO/TC 157 Non-systemic contraceptives and STI barrier prophylactics ISO
ISO/TC 173/SC 3 Products for ostomy and incontinence ISO
ISO/TC 194 Biological and clinical evaluation of medical devices ISO
ISO/TC 210 Quality management and corresponding general aspects for products with a health purpose including medical devices ISO
ISO/TC 283 Occupational health and safety management ISO

 

Organizations in liaison (Category A and B)

Acronym Title Category
EDANA International associations serving the nonwovens and related industries A
INDA Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry A
ODCCN Organization for Trade Development and Standards Cooperation A
UNFPA United Nations Population Fund A
UNOPS United Nations Office for Project Services A

ISO/TC 338 - Secretariat

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