1.   The product group ‘absorbent hygiene products’ shall comprise any article whose function is to absorb and retain human fluids such as urine, faeces, sweat, menstrual fluid or milk, excluding textile products. The product group ‘absorbent hygiene products’ shall include products for both private and professional use.

2.   The product group ‘absorbent hygiene products’ shall not include products falling under the scope of Regulation (EU) 2017/745.