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Absorbent aids can help people affected by urinary and/or faecal incontinence to live an independent and dignified life. This document gives guidance for evaluating absorbent incontinence aids so that informed choices can be made. It describes the needs of people with incontinence, lists the most important factors for end users and caregivers and gives an overview of testing methodologies/interpretation of test results. This document has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 173 "Assistive products for persons with disability" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 293 "Assistive products for persons with disability". The responsible German standardization committee is Working Committee NA 063-06-05 AA "Inkontinenzhilfen und Stomaversorgung" ("Aids for ostomy and incontinence") at DIN Standards Committee Medicine (NAMed).