BS 3704:1989 - Specification for natural rubber latex condoms
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BS 3704:1989, titled "Specification for natural rubber latex condoms," established requirements for condoms made from natural rubber latex, intended for use during vaginal sexual intercourse to prevent semen from entering the vagina and to assist in the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. The standard outlined specifications for various aspects of condom quality, including:
Design: Specifications related to the overall design of the condom.
Dimensions: Requirements for length, width, and thickness.
Wall Thickness: Standards for the thickness of the condom material.
Tensile Properties: Criteria for the strength and elasticity of the condom.
Freedom from Holes and Visible Defects: Ensuring condoms are free from holes and other visible defects.
Colour Fastness: Standards to ensure that the color of the condom does not bleed or fade.
Packaging and Labelling: Requirements for how condoms should be packaged and labelled for consumer use.
