SG 140/26
China introduces new disposable underwear requirements covering testing, microbiological controls, labeling and product compliance.
The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has issued a new textile industry standard, FZ/T 64125-2026 for disposable underwear. The standard was included in the No. 9 Announcement of Approved Industry Standards for 2026 and will take effect on November 1, 2026.
Scope
This document applies to disposable underwear products manufactured primarily from knitted fabrics or nonwoven fabrics. Compressed disposable underwear products may refer to this document for implementation. This document does not apply to products intended for infants aged 36 months and below.
Product classification
According to the fabric used, disposable underwear is classified into:
- Knitted disposable underwear
- Nonwoven disposable underwear
According to microbiological requirements, disposable underwear is classified into:
- Conventional grade
- Disinfection grade
- Sterile grade
Requirements
- The appearance quality shall comply with the requirements specified in Clause 5.1 of this document
- The performance requirements shall comply with Clause 5.2 of this document. Test items include fiber content, formaldehyde content, pH value, odor, decomposable carcinogenic aromatic amine dyes, color fastness to water, color fastness to perspiration, color fastness to rubbing, side seam strength, waistband elongation and extractable fluorescent whitening agents
- Basic hygiene requirements shall comply with GB 15979-2024. Microbiological requirements shall comply with Table 5 of this document and include: total bacterial count, specified microorganisms (including Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, hemolytic streptococci), other pathogenic microorganisms and total fungal count
Product instructions and labeling
Product instructions and labeling shall comply with the following requirements:
- The minimum retail package shall indicate:
- Product name and the number of this document
- Production batch number and production date
- Manufacturer's name and address
- Fiber content
- Applicable user group (adult or child)
- Size designation
- Hygiene grade (microbiological classification)
- Shelf life and other relevant information
- For disinfection grade and sterile grade products:
- The sales package shall be marked with the words ‘Disinfection Grade’ or ‘Sterile Grade’, together with the disinfection or sterilization method and operation date
- The transportation package shall be marked with the words ‘Disinfection Grade’ or ‘Sterile Grade’, together with the production date and shelf life, or the production batch number and expiry/use-by date.
- Durable labeling is not mandatory for product instructions
What does this regulation require?
This document specifies classification, sizing, performance requirements, test methods, sampling rules, labeling, packaging, transportation and storage requirements for disposable underwear made from knitted or nonwoven fabrics.
Who is impacted?
- Manufacturers of disposable underwear products
- Brand owners and private-label retailers marketing disposable underwear in China
- Importers and distributors of disposable underwear products
- Testing laboratories responsible for product compliance verification
- Quality and regulatory compliance teams involved in product development and market access
When does it apply?
FZ/T 64125-2026 Disposable Underwear will take effect on November 1, 2026.
One-line compliance summary
Manufacturers and suppliers of disposable underwear should review product specifications, microbiological controls, testing methods and labeling practices to ensure compliance with the new requirements before the standard takes effect on November 1, 2026.
Details of the technical content
For more information, please refer to the China Industry Standard FZ/T 64125-2026, Disposable Underwear, or contact us directly.
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