Seminar - Advancing Standards for Menstrual Products: A Global Perspective

Welcome to a face-to-face seminar May 16th in Nairobi. Representatives from the ISO committee for Menstrual Products will hold the opening remark, followed by experts who will discuss menstrual health policies, regional standards, research, sustainability, and innovations. The event includes presentations, exhibits, and a panel discussion on international standards for menstrual products and low-resource settings.

PROGRAM

08:30 – 09.00 | Registration & Networking

09:00 – 09:15 | Advancing Standards for Menstrual Products: A Global Perspective
Speaker: Representative from ISO/TC 338 Menstrual Products Secretariat

09:15 – 09:35 | Menstrual Health Policies in Africa: Perspectives from the Ministry of Health
Speaker: Dr. Simon Kigondu, Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Chairperson KEBS/TC 069 – Medical & Hygienic Textile Products

09:35 – 10:00 | Harmonizing Regional Standards for Menstrual Products in East Africa
Speaker: Levi Kanene, Secretary, EASC/TC 061 – Textiles, Textile Products & Accessories

10:00-10:30 | Research on Menstrual Health & Hygiene in Kenya
• Prof. Josphat Igadwa Mwasiagi, Associate Professor, Textile Engineering, Moi University
• Ann Mburu, Research Scientist, Kenya Industrial Research & Development Institute (KIRDI)

10:30-10:45 | Tea/Coffee Break & Exhibitions (Local Manufacturers)

10:45-11:20 |

• Environmental Sustainability in Menstrual Product Waste Management – Case studies from India & Nepal - Diana Nelson and Arundati Muralidharan, MHAi
• Innovations in Menstrual Product Manufacturing – Madhvi Dalal, Founder & CEO, Padmad

11:20 – 11.50 |Recent Research on Toxicity & Quality of Menstrual Products

• Kathrin Schilling, Columbia University
• ISO/TC 338 LMIC Group Representative

11:50-12:00 | Short break and rearrange for panel discussion

12:10-12:50 | Panel Discussion – Addressing Needs & Challenges in Low-Resource Settings through Standards, Innovation & Sustainability. Challenges in Developing Standards & Cost-Efficient Test Methods in Low-Income Countries

• Moderator: Ken Oduor, Standards Officer, Textiles, KEBS
• Panelists: Representatives from EAC, NEMA, ISO/TC 338 LMIC Group, Academia, and the Private Sector
• Audience Interaction: Open Q&A

12:50-13:00 | Closing Remarks & Seminar Conclusion - ISO/TC 338 and/or Ministry of Health and/or KEBS
Speakers: ISO/TC 338 Representative / KEBS

13:00 - Networking Lunch

For more information, please contact:
Ken Oduor (oduork@kebs.org )
Standards Officer, KEBS

The face-to-face registration is fully booked, but there is an option to participate online. Please register below.

Registration for participation