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Kao updates its Relief Marude Shitagi adult pull-on in Japan
Kao's Relief public relations office announced on May 18, 2026, that a revised Marude Shitagi adult pull-on diaper would launch nationwide in Japan on May 23. Kao says…
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Oji Nepia introduces three nighttime Tender pads designed around buttock care
Oji Nepia announced three Nepia Tender nighttime pads on May 14, 2026, with a phased Japanese launch starting May 28. The Ultra, Extra and Kore Ichimai models were…
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Fujian regulator reports a failed adult-pants sample in quality inspection
A Fujian provincial inspection notice lists one KIMCARE adult pull-on pants sample as failing specified absorption-speed and rewet criteria.
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India lists revised evaluation principles for single-use adult incontinence products
An Indian Gazette notice lists a revised standard setting basic evaluation principles for single-use adult absorbent incontinence products from users' and caregivers' perspectives. The notice does not certify…
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Yuhan-Kimberly launches liner and pad campaign
Yuhan-Kimberly announced a new Korean campaign for Depend Style liners and pads on April 27, 2026. Its cyclist, yoga and combined advertisements portray people continuing exercise despite unexpected…
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Unicharm redesigns Lifree pull-on packaging with real-life imagery
Unicharm announced redesigned packaging for its Lifree pull-on pants in Japan on April 24, 2026. The new packs replace illustration-led presentation with photographs intended to help people picture…
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Australia explains continence support within fully funded personal care services
Australia's Department of Health, Disability and Ageing announced on April 23, 2026 that eligible Support at Home participants would receive fully funded personal care from October 1. Personal…
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Japan seeks local partners for used-diaper recycling support
Japan's Ministry of the Environment opened applications on April 21, 2026 for support to local governments introducing or considering the recycling of used disposable diapers. The programme supports…
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Koyo links Diaper Navi and Kaigo Plus data with Nemuri CONNECT
Koyo announced that its Diaper Navi sensor and Sanwa’s Kaigo Plus excretion-support system would connect with Paramount Bed’s Nemuri CONNECT monitoring platform from April 15, 2026.
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Japan updates its guideline on recycling used disposable diapers
Japan's Ministry of the Environment announced a revised guideline for recycling used disposable diapers on April 6, 2026. It brings together information for municipalities considering separate collection, sterilisation…
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Livedo refreshes information design on Refre adult-diaper packs
Livedo says it is introducing a new packaging system across Refre adult-diaper products released from spring 2026, with revised placement of size and absorbency information.
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Livedo renews self-use Refre pads
Livedo announced a renewal of Refre Hitori de Kantan Sochaku pads for disposable pull-on pants on April 1, 2026. The change concerns the length of the fastening tape,…