Technical standards and requirements

International standards and regulatory frameworks that UNICEF applies to ensure the safety and quality of products for children.

A doctor from the Medical Alliance against Malaria obtains a blood sample from an infant to perform a malaria rapid diagnostic test in the village of Manadougou, in Mali.
07/09/2023

Packing, packaging and labelling - specifications and fees

UNICEF's standard requirements and fees for packing, packaging and labelling.
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Product requirements

22/09/2022

Quality assurance requirements for education products

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03/10/2019

Requirements for medical devices, IVD and PPE

UNICEF’s technical requirements for medical devices, in vitro diagnostics (IVD) and personal protective equipment (PPE).
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03/10/2019

Requirements for pharmaceutical and nutrition products

UNICEF's technical requirements for pharmaceutical and nutrition products and questionnaires to be filled by suppliers.
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19/03/2024

Technical resources for nutrition products

UNICEF's nutrition products specifications and requirements, and technical information for suppliers and service providers.
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Share your new water and sanitation product

If you are a supplier, fill a questionnaire to share with UNICEF details about a new water and sanitation product or technology.
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Vaccines, syringes and cold-chain equipment

All vaccines and biological products procured by UNICEF should conform to both Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and World Health Organization (WHO) standards and requirements, available on WHO's Division of Vaccines and Biologicals. All syringes, safety disposal boxes and cold-chain equipment should conform to the relevant WHO specifications and test procedures. For more information, visit WHO Immunization standards.