South Africa published a draft strategy addressing the design, reuse, control and disposal of absorbent hygiene products for public comment on April 11, 2025. The government index identifies the notice as Government Gazette 52495, Notice 6114.
A government speech on January 31, 2025 identified adult diapers, baby diapers and feminine hygiene products as part of this waste stream, and described work on a dedicated strategy involving manufacturers and brand owners.
This brief records the 2025 consultation. The cited notice does not establish final adoption or current legal duties. It also does not announce an operating adult-diaper recycling service.