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Odor control is one of the top performance criteria in a variety of absorbent hygiene articles, including diapers, adult incontinence products, feminine care products, and pet pads. Additionally, odors of the unused product themselves are often a concern of the consumer. Regardless of the specific product and its application, there are common sample preparation and sensory assessment techniques that may be employed to test product odors and malodor control performance. Currently, there is no standard for this testing. This standard can be used by product developers and material suppliers to test and understand material/product odors as well as the odor control effectiveness of these materials and final products.