Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material

CPC v2.1 Code: 32196

About sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material

cpc code 32196 covers a diverse range of personal hygiene products, including sanitary towels (pads), tampons, napkins, and napkin liners for babies. These items play a crucial role in maintaining personal health and well-being, and their production is an important part of the broader consumer goods industry. The global market for these products continues to grow, driven by factors such as increasing awareness of personal hygiene, rising disposable incomes, and the expanding female population.

Production process

The production of the items covered under cpc code 32196 typically involves a combination of automated and manual processes. Key steps include the sourcing and preparation of raw materials, such as absorbent materials, adhesives, and packaging components; the assembly of the individual product components; and the packaging and labeling of the final products. Manufacturers often utilize advanced machinery and technologies to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and high-volume output.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the items under cpc code 32196 include absorbent materials (e.g., cotton, wood pulp, synthetic fibers), adhesives, and various packaging components (e.g., plastic, paper, cardboard). Manufacturers may also require specialized machinery, such as cutting, shaping, and packaging equipment, as well as a skilled workforce to operate these systems. Access to a reliable supply chain and efficient logistics are also crucial for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by cpc code 32196 are the various personal hygiene products, such as sanitary towels (pads), tampons, napkins, and napkin liners for babies. These outputs are then consumed by 32197 Diapers, napkins, napkin liners and similar articles, of any material and 63310 Retail trade services of pharmaceutical, medical and orthopaedic goods, as well as individual consumers through retail channels.

Family tree for sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/32'>32: Pulp, paper and paper products; printed matter and related articles</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/321'>321: Pulp, paper and paperboard</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3219'>3219: Other paper and paperboard products</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/32196'>32196: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/32191'>32191: Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers, not in bulk sizes; duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/32192'>32192: Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing paper stationery</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/32193'>32193: Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, towels, serviettes, napkins for babies, tampons, and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, and articles of apparel, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/32194'>32194: Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; window transparencies of paper</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/32195'>32195: Textile wall coverings</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/32197'>32197: Labels of paper or paperboard</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/32198'>32198: Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp</a>"]
D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/32199'>32199: Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, cut to size or shape; cigarette paper, in booklets or tubes, or in rolls of a width not exceeding 5 cm; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres</a>"]

    

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