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    • Case Study
      Quality

    Transforming Nonwoven Quality: How EDANA and BSI Set a New Standard

    A shared vision for quality and trust in absorbent hygiene products, with fewer audits, stronger assurance, and measurable industry impact.

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    “Our two goals: 1. Develop and publish a clear, comprehensive and auditable standard. 2. Establish a high-quality, smoothly run audit programme.” 

    Marines Lagemaat Scientific & Technical Affairs Director, EDANA
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    Towards consistent quality and stronger trust

    EDANA and BSI partnered to redefine quality assurance in nonwovens and launch a programme that builds confidence across the supply chain.

    Behind every diaper is a nonwoven material and an industry building trust in its safety and performance. EDANA and BSI launched a standard and audit programme that strengthen compliance and consumer confidence across the supply chain.

     

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    The Challenge

    Towards greater harmonization in absorbent hygiene products

    To achieve harmonization while strengthening industry-wide quality, EDANA partnered with BSI to launch a harmonized, risk-based quality assurance framework.

    Absorbent hygiene products such as diapers, feminine care, and adult incontinence items are essential to everyday life. Yet quality assurance lacked a unified framework, leaving suppliers burdened by multiple, duplicative audits and varied customer demands. Even strong internal controls couldn’t prevent risks to consumer trust if issues surfaced online. The industry needed a harmonized, risk-based framework to cut duplication, improve transparency and strengthen confidence across the global supply chain.

     

    The Solution

    A voluntary standard and quality audit programme for a complex global industry

    To address the need for consistency, transparency and trust in AHP quality, EDANA and BSI co-developed the Quality and Audit Programme (QAP), a voluntary initiative made up of two essential elements:

    The EDANA Standard: a unified benchmark setting minimum expected quality and safety requirements for absorbent hygiene products. Developed by EDANA with industry input, it aims to become the leading global reference for quality.

    The Quality and Audit Programme: a third-party assurance model conducted by BSI and overseen by EDANA. Risk-based audits verify whether organizations meet the EDANA Standard and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

    The benefits

    QAP was designed to:

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      Establish a harmonized, industry-wide quality standard for AHPs.

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      Provide consistent, risk-based third-party audits.

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      Reduce redundant audits across the supply chain and enhance supplier transparency.

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      Strengthen trust in product safety and stewardship for millions of daily users.

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      BSI trains suppliers on the EDANA QAP scheme to prepare for audits and support improvement.

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      The standard and audit programme create a framework that cuts duplication and improves performance.

    Setting the standard for safer everyday products

    With quality and trust top of mind, the Quality and Audit Programme (QAP) is helping to raise the bar for the absorbent hygiene products (AHPs).

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      The EDANA QAP is the first voluntary scheme in the sector focused on one standard, reducing audits.

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      An estimated 50% reduction in audit time frees participating organizations to focus on improvements.

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    “Initiatives like QAP show that the industry is mature and taking responsibility, even when regulation isn’t in place.” 

    Marines Lagemaat Scientific & Technical Affairs Director, EDANA
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    Why BSI?

    BSI’s role extends far beyond auditing

    With expertise in standards, global audit delivery and cross-industry collaboration, BSI worked with EDANA to shape QAP from the ground up.

    Together, EDANA and BSI aligned the technical language, delivery methods and operational processes with real-world sector needs. The result is a tailored, credible and scalable programme that reflects the industry’s complexity and ambition.

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    Ready to raise the bar for your organization and supply chain?

    Whether a global brand or specialist converter, BSI helps you align with QAP, navigate audits, improve reporting, and show commitment.

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