UNSPSC 42281808: Sterilization papers or sheets

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is used as papers or sheets associated with the sterilization process in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Sterilization papers or sheets under 21 CFR 880.28 and under FDA product code FRC. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 481700.

UNSPSC 42281808 Sterilization papers or sheets is a Commodity code that addresses consumable barrier materials used in medical, dental, and laboratory sterilization processes. State and local governments procure these materials primarily through health departments, public hospitals, county clinics, dental facilities, and public laboratory operations that require sterilization packaging compliant with regulatory standards for steam and chemical sterilization cycles. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code span state health agencies, county public health departments, municipal hospitals, and special-purpose districts managing public medical and dental services. Sourcewell, the State of Minnesota's local government cooperative purchasing vehicle, has recently issued solicitations that include sterilization-related consumables within broader equipment and supply frameworks, reflecting how state and local buyers often bundle sterilization supplies with related procurement vehicles to standardize vendor relationships across multiple jurisdictions.

The recent activity under this code centers on the Pacific Northwest and upper Midwest regions, with Sourcewell's cooperative purchasing model drawing participation from Washington counties including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima, as well as numerous other jurisdictions across the United States and Canada. Sourcewell RFP #061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment, posted May 12, 2026 with a response deadline of June 16, 2026, represents the type of cooperative solicitation structure through which state and local buyers establish multi-year contracts for consumable supplies including sterilization materials. The solicitation is open to vendors through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov, with questions directed to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930. The resulting contract framework will serve thousands of governmental agencies, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and tribal governments, creating a standardized supply channel across participating entities.