The sanitary standards for menstrual cycle pads in the 2002 edition are as follows:

Hygienic indexes of menstrual cycle pad products

1. The appearance must be neat and conform to the inherent properties of the sanitary articles, and there shall be no abnormal smell and foreign matters.
2. It shall not cause adverse irritation, allergic reaction and other damage to the skin and mucous membrane.
3. The killing rate of sanitary wipes on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus must be ≥ 90. If it is necessary to indicate the effect on fungi, the killing rate of sanitary wipes on Candida albicans must be ≥ 90%. Its bactericidal effect must be maintained at room temperature for at least 1 year.
4. Antibacterial (or bacteriostatic) products must have an bacteriostatic rate of ≥ 50% (soluble) or > 26% (non soluble) for Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. If it is necessary to indicate the effect on fungi, the bacteriostatic rate of Candida albicans must be ≥ 50% (soluble) or > 26% (non soluble). Its bacteriostatic effect must be maintained at room temperature for at least 1 year.
5. When any sanitary articles disinfected with ethylene oxide leave the factory, the residual amount of ethylene oxide must be ≤ (250,. G / g,

Production environmental hygiene index of menstrual cycle pad

1. The total number of bacterial colonies in the air of assembly and packaging workshop shall be ≤ 2500cfu / m ^ 3
2. The total number of bacterial colonies on the surface of the workbench shall be ≤ 20cfu / cm ²
3. The total number of bacterial colonies on the surface of workers' watches shall be ≤ 300cfu per hand, and pathogenic bacteria shall not be detected

It can be seen that the sanitary standard of menstrual cycle pad in 2002 is more strict, not only from the product testing, but also for the production environment, so as to eliminate the potential health hazards in many aspects.