The product group ‘absorbent hygiene products’ shall comprise baby diapers, feminine care pads, tampons and nursing pads (also known as breast pads), which are disposable and composed of a mix of natural fibres and polymers, with the fibre content lower than 90 % by weight (except for tampons).

The product group shall not include incontinence products and any other type of products falling under the scope of Council Directive 93/42/EEC ( 1 ).