STOCKHOLM, June 17 (Reuters) - Swedish hygiene products maker Essity published new financial targets on Monday following the divestment of Chinese subsidiary Vinda.

Essity said in a statement it now targets an operating profit margin before amortisation (EBITA) and items affecting comparability of more than 15%, on organic sales growth of more than 3%.

It previously targeted an EBITA margin excluding one-offs of around 13.5% and sales growth of more than 5%, of which organic sales growth of more than 3%. (Reporting by Anna Ringstrom, editing by Terje Solsvik)