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PRODUCT SAFETY MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
it is committed to complying with all nationaland state laws, regulations, standards and suggested practices relating to product safety inAustralia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, USA and all trading regions.
To ensure all products comply with relevant product safety laws,regulations, standards and suggested practices it is imperative that suppliers have acomplete understanding of the requirements.
The consequences of non-compliance of product safety protocols, asoutlined in this manual are potential hazards such as (but not limited to) choking, inhalation& ingestion, strangulation & entrapment, sharp edges & points, broken metal parts,discomfort and chemical irritations. This manual has been written to outline the productsafety requirements for each product category to ensure we manage andprevent risk where possible.
PRODUCT CATEGORIESAll product categories are covered by this Product Safety Standards Manual. It is thesupplier’s responsibility to request further clarification, if their product is not listed as part of thisdocument.TESTING ASSESSMENTSAll required test reports are to be independently acquired through 3rd party certificationbodies.
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACh) is a regulationwhich addresses the production and use of chemical substances, and their potentialimpacts on both human health and the environment, regulating substances such as lead,cadmium and AZO colours. Substances regulated by REACh – include substances listed in:
Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) lists.SVHC are substances having hazardous properties of very high concern for human healthand environment.
These substances are categorized within REACH as under:
• Substances meeting the criteria to be considered as carcinogenic, mutagenic ortoxic for reproduction.
• Substances meeting the criteria to be considered as persistent, bioaccumulative ortoxic (PBT) or which are very persistent and very bioaccumulative.
• Substances, such as those having endocrine disrupting properties, or those havingpersistent, bioaccumulative and toxic properties or very persistent and verybioaccumulative (vPvB) properties or substances which are identified as causingserious and irreversible effects to humans or the environment which are equivalent tothose of other substances listed under (a) or (b) on a case-by-case basis.
• Persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
The SVHC list is finalized by the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) from time to time afterextensive public consultation and deliberations. As on date there are 46 SVHC substancesidentified by ECHA to be included in the candidate list. This list will grow by about 20-30substance each year. It is anticipated that ultimately there shall be about 400 to 500 SVHCsubstances on the candidate list.https://www.chemsafetypro.com/Topics/EU/REACH_SVHC_List_Substance_of_Very_High_Concern.html
Annex XVII REACH restricted substances listThe Annex XVII of REACH regulation contains the list of restrictions of certain hazardoussubstances and mixtures. Currently there are 69 valid entries on REACH Annex XVIIhazardous substances on REACH annex XVII include:
dous substances on REACH annex XVII include:
• Azocolourants and Azodyes
• Polycyclic-aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
• Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and its derivatives (PFOS)
• Pthalates
• Cadmium and its compounds
• Nickel and its compounds
• Lead and its compounds
Mercury and its compounds
• Chromium VI compounds
• Arsenic compounds
• CMR 1A/1B substances listed in the annex VI of CLP regulation
• Nonylphenol and nonylphenol ethoxylates
• Organostannic compounds
• Hazardous solvents (benzene, cyclohexane,triclorobenzene, chloroform, etc);
• Bisphenol A
• decaBDE
• PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related substances
• D4 and D5
• Methanol
• 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone(NMP)
CMR substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction in textileand footwearhttps://www.chemsafetypro.com/Topics/EU/REACH_annex_xvii_REACH_restricted_substance_list.html
Annex XIV recommendation for inclusion of substances listREACH Annex XIV is also called REACH authorization list.
It contains a list of substancessubject to authorization under EU REACH regulation. Substances on this list are selected fromREACH SVHC list and they cannot be placed on the market or used after a given date("sunset date"), unless an authorization is granted for their specific use, or the use is exemptedfrom authorization.https://www.chemsafetypro.com/Topics/EU/REACH_annex_xiv_REACH_authorization_list.html
All suppliers to must operate a quality system that ensures:
All aspects of the products and their packaging are free from harmful or hazardoussubstances, including Substances regulated by REACh – this includes substanceslisted in:o Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) lists.o Annex XVII REACH restricted substances listo Annex XIV recommendation for inclusion of substances list
• Ongoing compliance with Safety and workmanship specification in the design ofproducts to Regulatory requirements in the local country ofmanufacture Specific requirements in another country as identified by at the time of order placement.• Continuous improvement and updating to consider changes in internationalregulation of hazardous substances.
POTENTIAL PRODUCT SAFETY ISSUESPotential product safety issues that may arise if our safety requirements are not adhered toinclude:CHOKING HAZARD: INHALATION & INGESTIONChoking is the obstruction of the flow of air from the environment into the lungs. Choking canbe caused by inhalation or ingestion of a foreign body, such as a small part.
A mandatory standard exists that requires suppliers to ensure their toys for children up to andincluding 36 months old do not contain or produce small parts.
This is to ensure that toys area suitable size and will not cause choking.
It covers:Toys with small partsToys that break easily and turn into small partsSpecific types of toys such as pom-poms, small balls and pre-school play figures.
Other examples of small parts include:Buttons, studs, eyelets, togglesBeads, sequins, pompoms and any other decorative attachmentsBuckles and zip pullersBatteries or battery casesPolystyrene beads used as filling in toysAttachments to drawstrings
STRANGULATION & ENTRAPMENT HAZARDA strangulation risk can occur when a part of a garment or item restricts the blood circulationor breathing airway, leading to unconsciousness, injury or death. Entrapment can occurwhen bodily movement or an appendage is restricted by a component of the garmentcausing distress or injury
Examples of garment components that can cause strangulation and entrapment include:
• Neck ties
• Elastic at waist, sleeve, leg, neck, head that is too tight for the body circumference.
• Threads
• Ribbons and bows
• Hanger tape
• Drawstrings
SUFFOCATION HAZARDSuffocation is when there is a severely deficient supply of oxygen to the body that arises fromnot being able to breathe normally.Plastic packaging is an example of an item that can cause suffocation.Plastic bags MUST have a suffocation warning printed on the outside of the bag and haveone hole punched in the bag.SHARP EDGES & SHARP POINTSSharp edges and points on items pose a safety risk as they can cut, puncture, scratch, pokeor injure.Examples of sharp edges and points include:• Sharp points and edges on toys and accessories
• Sharp points and edges on hardware (such as rivets, zip pulls and zip teeth)
• Metal zips
• Brooches
• Velcro ends
• Novelty shaped buttons
• Splinters
BROKEN METAL PARTSBroken metal parts left in a garment following manufacture pose a safety risk. Allmanufacturers MUST follow Needle & MetalContamination Control Policy requirements during manufacturing where applicable.Examples include:
• Broken sewing needles
• Hand sewing needles
• Pins and staples
• Safety pins
• Cutting blades
DISCOMFORTDiscomfort is when an individual experiences irritation or minor injury due to incorrect sizing,inappropriate component or design feature not suitable for the age intended.Examples include:
• Head and neck opening too small
• Tight elastic at waist, sleeve, leg, neck and head opening
• Heavy embroideries or embellishments
• Heavy or harsh fabrics
• Monofilament threads causing scratching
• Buttons, snaps, buckles, ties or bulky fabric pressing against wearer
• Metallic threads
• Knitting tension too firm
NEEDLE AND METAL CONTAMINATION POLICY
We must ensure that our products are safe for our customers and our procedures will ensureproduct safety standards are met or exceed mandatory requirements.In this context we will adopt a pro-active approach to ensuring our products are notcontaminated with needle or other metal fragments or objects during the manufacturingand supply process.
These policies apply to apparel and footwear products. When a supplier and factoryaccept a Purchase Order this policy must be instigated and adherence to it is paramount.The Needle and Metal Contamination Control Policies cover as a minimum (but not limitedto):
• Broken needle fragments
• Razor, Scalpel and other sharp bladed instrument fragments,
• Pins, tacks and nails
• Scissors and other cutting instruments
• Syringe Needles (whole and fragments), Stitch Unpickers and similar sharp pointedinstruments, and
• Use of metal detector equipment
• Control of Sharp Instruments in Packing and Dispatch Areas
we applies zero tolerance to this policy due to its seriousness and objective todeliver product that is safe to wear and fit for purpose.
We expect full disclosure of recordsto support the Purchase Order always complies to this policy.
we always reserves the right to audit a factory against this policy using a 3rd Partyand/or other Staff member and unannounced.
Minimum requirements of an effective Needle and Metal Contamination Control Systeminclude:
• Manufacturers must adopt a pro-active attitude towards the removal (as far as possible)of processes, which bring any foreign metal objects into contact with garments andfootwear during manufacture.
• Factory supervisors and designated person(s) are responsible for the policy and theprocedures within it. They must account for all needles and stored needles must beunder lock and key and accessible only by the designated person(s).
• Factory supervisors and designated person (s) are responsible for the replacement of allsharp metal instruments used in the production facility and they must account for allinstruments and/or fragments. Sharp metal instruments must be stored under lock andkey and accessible only by the designated person(s).
• All pieces of all broken needles must be collected, and all fragments assembled andattached to a record sheet to ensure the needle is complete and before a new needle isissued.
• All pieces of all broken metal instruments, objects or blades must be collected,assembled and attached to a record sheet to ensure that the instrument, object orblade is complete before a replacement is issued.
• It is a requirement all factories engaged in the manufacturing of appareland footwear have a metal detector. (If the manufacturer does not have one, they arenot authorised to manufacture for and French Connection.)
• If all broken needle pieces or metal fragments of the sharp metal object, instrument orblade cannot be accounted for, then a metal detector test must be carried out to findthe metal components. If no metal fragments are detected, then the garments orfootwear can continue to be processed.
• All pins, tacks and nails used in production processes should be stored in suitablereceptacles to prevent such objects spilling of migrating to product. Wherever possible,the objects should be of enough size or colour to allow for easy identification in product.
• Traceability procedures to account for broken needles, metal sharp objects, instrumentsand blades must be in place
• It is required that where metal detection equipment is available it must be used as a finalinspection process to complement needle control procedures
• The only sharp instrument permitted in the Packing and Dispatch areas is scissors (firmlyattached to benches)
• Relevant procedures must be documented, and records kept for auditing purposes
• All factory staff are to be fully trained in the requirements of this policy. There must be anappropriate induction training for new workers and supervisors when applicable.
GUIDELINE 1 –
BROKEN NEEDLE CONTROL PROCEDURESSewing NeedlesEnough procedural controls are required to ensure that garments and footwear are notcontaminated with needles or needle fragments during garment manufacturing.
Theprocedure and the actions taken should be in written form enabling the system to beindependently audited. It is therefore recommended that all manufacturersadopt the needle control procedure.
Procedural elements to be included in a needle control procedure are:• A designated individual (per work area) to be responsible for the issuing of needles.
• All new and broken needle are to be kept under lock and key. No new needles orbroken needles are to be stored in sewing machinists work area.
• Access to needles to be limited only to the designated individual/s.
• New needles to be only issued upon receipt of old needle.
• In the event of a needle breakage all pieces of the broken needle are to be retrievedfrom the garment, collected and all fragments assembled and attached to a recordsheet to ensure that needle is complete.
• If the entire needle cannot be re-assembled and all fragments removed from thegarment, then all garments and footwear in the immediate work area are to be subjectto a Metal Detector Test (if available) to ensure no fragments are in any garment.
• If a metal detector is not available, then all garments and footwear in the immediatework area should be 100% inspected. In the event of the missing needle fragment(s) notbeing able to be found – suspect garments and footwear should be destroyed.
• All incidents of broken needles are to be recorded and details of actions taken in theevent of missing fragments being documented.
EXAMPLE OF RECORDING REQUIRED FOR AUDITING PURPOSES:
NAME /
OPERATORNUMBER:
DATE
MACHINENUMBER:
BATCH /ORDER /STYLENUMBER
TYPE OFMACHINE
SIGNED
ACTUALBROKENNEEDLEPIECES
ACTIONTAKEN
GUIDELINE 2
– SHARP BLADE AND TIPPED INSTRUMENT (SHARPS) CONTROLPROCEDURESSharp Blade and Tipped Instruments (Sharps)
Enough procedural controls are required to ensure that garments and footwear are notcontaminated with fragments of sharp blades, syringe needles or other sharp tippedinstruments during garment and footwear manufacturing.Processes should be changed to remove the need for the use of these instruments or thatalternative and fewer breakable instruments be found (e.g. Replace razor blades withscissors for trimming thread)Procedures and the actions taken should be in written form enabling the system to beindependently audited.It is therefore required that all manufacturers adopt the Sharp Blade andTipped Instrument control procedure.Procedural elements to be included in a 「Sharps」 control procedure is:
A designated individual (per work area) to be responsible for the issuing of replacementsharp blades or sharp tipped instruments.
• All new and broken sharp bladed and sharp tipped instruments are to be kept under lockand key. No new or broken sharp bladed or sharp tipped instruments are to be stored inoperators work area.
• Access to these instruments to be limited only to the designated individual/s.
• New Instruments to be only issued upon receipt of all fragments of old instrument.
• In the event of a sharp instrument breakage all pieces of the sharp instrument are to beretrieved from the garment or footwear, collected and all fragments assembled andattached to a record sheet to ensure that sharp instrument is complete.
• If the entire sharp instrument cannot be re-assembled and all fragments removed fromthe garment footwear, then all garments or footwear in the immediate work area are tobe subject to a Metal Detector Test (if available and suitable) to ensure no fragments arein any garment or footwear.
• If a metal detector is not available, then all garments or footwear in the immediate workarea should be inspected 100% and destroyed in the event of the missing fragment(s) notbeing able to be found.
• All incidents of broken sharp bladed or sharp pointed instruments are to be recorded anddetails of actions taken in the event of missing fragments being documented.
GUIDELINE 3
– USE OF SCISSORS AND OTHER SHARP METAL INSTRUMENTSDURING MANUFACTURE OF PRODUCT
Scissors, Sharp Bladed or Sharp Tipped InstrumentsEnough procedural controls are required to ensure that garments and footwear are notcontaminated with Scissors or other Sharp Bladed or Sharp Tipped instruments duringgarment and footwear manufacturing.
Processes should be changed to remove the need for the use of these instruments or thatalternative and fewer breakable instruments be found (e.g. Replace razor blades withscissors for trimming thread).Where substitution cannot be affected the following should occur:
As far as is possible all instruments should be securely fixed to the work bench with someform of light cord, material strip or chain. Management must inspect attachmentsregularly to ensure adherence to this requirement.
• Designate an individual (per work area) to be responsible for the issuing of replacementsharp blades or sharp tipped instruments.
• All new and broken sharp bladed and sharp tipped instruments are to be kept under lockand key. No new or broken sharp bladed or sharp tipped instruments are to be stored inoperators work area
• In the event of the loss of scissors, or another sharp instrument – this must be reported tothe designated person.
• If the entire sharp instrument cannot have located, then all garments or footwear andpackaging in the immediate work area are to be subject to a Metal Detector Test (ifavailable and suitable) to ensure no fragments are in any garment or footwear.
• If a metal detector is not available, then all garments or footwear in the immediate workarea should be inspected 100% to ensure that the instrument has not contaminated theproduct or the packaging.
Nails Tacks and PinsEnough procedural controls are required to ensure that garments and footwear are notcontaminated with Scissors or other Sharp Bladed or Sharp Tipped instruments duringgarment and footwear manufacturingProcesses should be changed to remove the need for the use of these materials (convert to「no tack shoe lasting techniques) or that alternative and more visible types are used (e.g.Use pins with large coloured head).
Where substitution is not possible the following must occur:
• All waste nails, tacks or pins must be stored in a secure receptacle that cannot beknocked over or nails, tacks or pins spill from.
• Large coloured Head Pins are to be used in preference to small metal headed pins.
• As far as possible – all garments or footwear should be subject to Metal Detector Testingafter the use of nails, tacks or pins in the process.
GUIDELINE 4 – USE OF METAL DETECTORS
While the primary foci are to remove the use of metal products during manufacture and tocontrol the replacement of broken or lost metal instruments, needles etc duringmanufacture, the use of metal detectors as final inspection program is to be encouraged.
Consequently – if a manufacturer / supplier has a metal detector on site, it is an absoluterequirement that all product be screened by this device to ensure no metalcontamination of product.
The following elements should be considered to ensure effective Metal Detector screeningprocesses:
Metal detection should be carried out prior to the attachment of metal components (i.e.studs, zippers, and rivets) and preferably at the latest stage of production.
• Records must be retained providing information on which product has be subject tometal detection (date, product, style number etc) and the outcome of the metaldetection (no metal found, metal object found etc). If a metal object is found, this shouldbe attached to the metal detection records.
• Where components used do not interfere with needle detection equipment, metaldetection may be carried out after production is completed.
• Metal detection equipment must be calibrated daily to ensure correct sensitivity tometal. Daily calibrations are to be recorded and documentation available for auditingpurposes.
• Garments that have been inspected and scanned for metal contamination must beclearly identified and separated from those yet to be inspected. Rejected garments mustbe completely isolated/quarantined from the rest of the stock.
GUIDELINE 5
– STRICT CONTROL OF SHARP INSTRUMENTS IN PACKING ANDDISPATCH AREAS
While every effort is being made to ensure that metal contamination of product is eliminatedduring the manufacturing process, on several occasions, metal contamination (in plasticbags, between plastic bags or in the cartons) has occurred at the packing and dispatchstages of production.
It is that requirement that only scissors, firmly attached to the work bench be usedin the packing and dispatch. All other types of sharp metal objects are prohibited from use inthese areas.
If the scissors are lost – then all packaging must be searched until the lost item are found. Ifunable to find the lost item, all packing must be verified and marked as free of metal
contamination prior to shipping.
The Site that enters into Manufacturer/Supplier Agreement for the manufacture and orsupply of product (product, packing, brand names and Trademarks) agreesto be bound by all term’s conditions contained in the Needle and MetalContamination Control Procedures.
SAFETY STANDARDS
– APPAREL – AU / NZ / HK/ SIKNITTED & WOVEN GARMENTSConsumer Protection Notice No. 25 of 2010 sets out the mandatory requirements for thelabelling of a variety of prescribed products. This mandatory standard is based on certainsections of the voluntary Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1957:1998 Textiles - Carelabelling.
LABELLING
The mandatory standard requires that textile products including clothing, textiles, furnishingand suede skins, leathers and furs must have adequate care labelling instructions in Englishattached to the item.Care symbols alone are not enough. However, extra information such as care symbols orinstructions in other languages may be provided.Product categories include, but are not limited to:
• All clothing items for women, teen, children & babies (Children’s/babysleepwear/nightwear have additional requirements. Please refer to following section.)
• Tops
• Bottoms
• Outerwear
• Underwear
• Swimwear
• Children’s costumes (the Toys Standards are also applicable for children’s costumes.Please refer to Appendix
III –
Product Safety &Performance Standards for Accessories)
• Textiles accessories, such as scarves, hats and beanies
MANDATORY PRODUCT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
CHILDREN』S NIGHTWEAR
Product categories include, but are not limited to:
Pyjamas (whether sold as top and bottom together or nightwear separates)
• Size 3 - 14 knitted nightwear all-in-ones
• Size 00 - 14 woven nightwear all-in-ones
• Predominantly knitted all-in-one garments in the size range size 00-2 made fromfabrics that have a pile or nap, or include fabrics with a pile or nap
• Nightdresses and nighties
• Nightshirts
• Dressing gowns
Bathrobes
• Boxer shorts of a loose style commonly used as nightwear
• Infant sleep bags with sleeves or arm openings
• Blankets & towels that incorporate a sleeve or arm opening
Unless stated otherwise, this refers to sizes 00–14.
CHILDREN』S UV PROTECTIVE SWIMWEAR
Product categories include, but are not limited to: Rash vests
SAFETY STANDARDS – ACCESSORIES – AU / NZ / HK / SI
If you are in any doubt about which standards to apply to a product,
or a product is notcovered by this manual then please contact dedicated our contact personnel
If you are required to conduct testing on any product results are to be emailed through tothe relevant Production Coordinator, and a hard copy sent into the Head Office.
a) TOYSOverarching standard that governs safety of toys in all jurisdictions: AU, NZ, HK,Singapore is ISO 8124 Safety of Toy standard, 12 different parts but the most relevant to product is:
• ISO 8124-1: 2018 SAFETY OF TOYS - PART 1: SAFETY ASPECTS RELATED TO MECHANICALAND PHYSICAL PROPERTIESPertains to all toys, i.e. any product or material designed or clearly intended for use in play bychildren under 14 years of age.
• ISO 8124-2: 2018 FLAMMABILITYAdopts ISO 8124-2, which provides flammability requirements for toys, and flammabilitylabelling requirements for certain materials used in or on toys.
• ISO 8124-3: 2016 Safety of toys Migration of certain elements (ISO 8124-3:2010, MOD)Adopts ISO 8124.3:2010 with national modifications to specify maximum acceptable levelsand test methods relating to the migration of the element’s antimony, arsenic, barium,cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury and selenium from toy materials.
• ISO TR 8124-8: 2016 SAFETY OF TOYS - PART 8: AGE DETERMINATION GUIDELINESGives guidelines for the determination of the lowest age at which children start playing withtoys in specific toy sub-categories and is primarily directed to manufacturers and agenciesthat evaluate the compliance of toys with safety standards.WarningsISO 8124 requires that appropriate warnings and/or instructions for use be given on certaintoys or their packaging. Due to linguistic problems which may occur in different countries thewording of these warnings and instructions is not specified but given as general information.
b) DEHP IN CHILDREN'S PLASTIC ITEMSThe ban applies to toys, childcare articles, eating vessels and utensils that meet certaincriteria.This ban prohibits supply of certain plastic products that:
• are intended for use by children up to and including 36 months of age
• contain or have an accessible component containing more than 1 per cent byweight of DEHP
• are products that children up to and including 36 months of age can readily chewand/or suck.This ban only applies to toys, childcare articles, and eating vessels and utensils that meeteach of the above criteria.DEHP is a chemical identified by the unique Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) Number 117-81-7. It is also known as:
• diethylhexyl phthalate
• di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate.DEHP is a commonly used plasticiser that is used to make plastics such as polyvinyl chloride(PVC) soft and flexible. The use of DEHP in many applications, other than those covered bythis ban, are considered appropriate and safe.
Only products or components that are made from soft flexible plastic or foamed plastic willpotentially contain DEHP. The ban includes the following non-exhaustive lists of products.
• toys made from soft plastic or with a soft plastic component, including bath toys
• bats and balls such as imitation, miniature or novelty versions of sporting goods
• dolls, cars, trains, dress ups and blocks PVC squeeze toys such as plastic ducks
• plastic figures
• inflatable toys and balls other than those for the specific purpose of assisting asupervised child to float or swim in water
• infant activity centres and infant gyms
• musical instruments
• developmental and educational toys for infants
• soft books / bath books
• toys or accessories intended to hang from, or attach to, larger toys and childcarearticles.
• childcare articles made from plastic or with a plastic component for children up toand including 36 months of age can readily suck and/or chew. These items areexpressly included in the ban:
• dummies
• pacifiers
• teething rings
• teething rails
• rattles
• bibs
• gum soothers
• comforting objects.
• eating vessels and utensils made from plastic or with a plastic component that areintended for feeding infants up to and including 36 months of age.
These items areexpressly included in the ban:
• feeding bottles
• sip/sucking cups
• bowls
• plates
• cutleryThese goods are expressly excluded:
• clothing and footwear
• sporting goods
• flotation aids and aquatic toys for the specific purpose of assisting a supervised childto float or swim in water
• second-hand goods are also not covered by this ban.
• These are other items that children up to and including 36 months are not likely tosuck or chew regularly over substantial periods.
While these are not expresslyexcluded from the ban, it is considered that they are not covered:
• large toys such as cubby houses, slides and swings
• childcare articles with restraints to hold the child such as change tables, prams andcar seats
• eating vessels and utensils for older children and adults
• single use disposable cutlery.
• Materials such as metal, wood, glass, ceramic, natural fibre fabrics and hard rigidplastics do not contain DEHP.
Check for appropriate age labelling:
Under the ban, toys that are labelled as not being suitable for children under 36 months orunder three years of age are not covered if the age labelling is appropriate for the product.You can find guidance for establishing age grades of toys in:Annex B of AS/NZS ISO 8124.1 Safety of Toys
c) SMALL HIGH-POWERED MAGNETSThis ban applies to separable or loose magnets that meet all the following criteria:
• are small enough to fit into the small parts cylinder used in the mandatory standardfor toys for children up to and including 36 months of age
• have a magnetic flux of 50 or more
• are marketed by the supplier as, or supplied for use as any of the following:
• a toy, game or puzzle
• a construction or modelling kit
• jewellery to be worn in or around the mouth or nose
d) TOYS CONTAINING BEADS
There is a permanent ban on the sale of inflatable toys, novelties and furniture that haveloose beads or small particles inside the product, due to the risk of choking or suffocation foryoung children.
Inflatable toys, novelties or furniture which can be inflated by the mouth and which containsmall beads or pellets of material that may be inhaled during inflation or deflation, cannot besupplied in Australia.Polystyrene beads are an example of the type of bead that, if contained in an inflatable toy,novelty or furniture, would make that item the subject of this ban.
Examples of products thatwould be captured by the ban include:
• inflatable toy hammers
• balls
• children’s chairs
• plastic lounges and footstoolse) YO-YO WATER BALLSYo-yo water balls or other similar liquid-filled novelties are banned from supply in Australia.
Under the ban, a yo-yo water ball (and similar products) is a toy:
• intended to be thrown and returned to the hand
• with an elasticised cord capable of extending at least 500 mm in length and usuallywith a: loop on one end to wear around the finger
• a soft synthetic object on the other.It may:
• be filled with air, or a liquid (e.g. water, toluene – a toxic oily solvent)• contain a novelty feature, such as a flashing light
• resemble the form of a cartoon animal.
• The ban does not apply to the following goods:
• outdoor and sporting toys, e.g. a ball which is used to practice tennis whose elastictension cord is intended to be anchored
• a bat with a ball attached by an elastic cord
• goods known as the 'Yo-Be Sling Disc'.
f) BUTTON BATTERIES
Button batteries are found in many common household products, such as remote-control carkeys, TV remote controls, calculators, kitchen and bathroom scales and greeting cards.Button batteries are a little known but severe injury risk for children. If swallowed, coin-sized
button batteries can lodge in a child’s gastrointestinal system.
If buying a household device or novelty, look for products that do not run on buttonbatteries.
If you do buy button battery operated products look for ones where the batterycompartment requires a tool or dual simultaneous movement to open. This will make itdifficult for a young child to access the battery.
g) AQUATIC TOYS
This mandatory standard applies to flotation and aquatic toys that are: designed or clearlyintended for children up to 14 years of age, and intended to support a child’s weight inwater, whether the toys are: inflatable worn otherwise attached to their body.
Flotation and aquatic toys can include but are not limited to:
• inflatable novelty shapes
• inflatable toy boats for shallow water
• unattached rings—complete or partial.The mandatory standard excludes:
• beach balls
• surfboards, body/boogie boards
• inflatable air beds
• inflatable boats for deep water.
• kickboards.The mandatory standard also prescribes requirements for the labelling of aquatic toys.
h) BABY BATH AIDSThe mandatory standard was last updated on 27 October 2017.
Baby bath aids are intendedto aid the support of a baby so that an adult’s hand may be free to bath the baby. T
hey aretypically used in adult sized baths. Designs vary and may come with, or be shaped into, babybathtubs, or can be designed as chairs for use in the shower.
Baby bath aid designs include:
• bath seats
• cradles
• hammocks
• recliners
• supports
• flotation rings
• supports that are accessories for, or integral to, a baby bathtub.
The mandatory standard prescribes requirements for a baby bath aid and its packaging tohave a safety warning statement that is clearly visible and easy to read.
The Consumer Goods (Baby Bath Aids) Safety Standard 2017 sets out mandatoryrequirements for baby bath aids.
The mandatory standard is based on certain sections of the voluntary American Society forTesting and Materials Standard ASTM F1967-13 Standard Consumer Safety Specification forInfant Bath Seats. ASTM F1967-13.
The mandatory standard also provides a transitional period which allows compliance withthe previous Trade Practices (Consumer product Safety Standard) (Baby Bath Aids)Regulations 2005 until 26 October 2018.
The listed requirements aim to give suppliers a general idea of what is required by themandatory standard.
Suppliers must not rely on this information as a complete guide tocompliance.
Safety warning statementBaby bath aids must be permanently marked with a warning statement with the followingwords:
WARNING —
Children have DROWNED while using bath aids.
This is NOT a safetydevice.
ALWAYS keep baby within arm’s reach. NEVER leave baby in care ofchildren.
The warning statement must include:
• The word WARNING must be in upper case letters and at least 10 mm high
• The words DROWNED, NOT, ALWAYS AND NEVER must be in upper case letters and atleast 5 mm high
• The letters in lower case must be at least 2.5 mm high.In addition, 2 safety alert symbols must be located immediately to the left and right of thewords of the warning notice. The triangles must:
• be equilateral (all sides with equal length)
• have a base of at least 30 mm
• have an exclamation mark inside it.Below is an example ONLY of the safety warning statement. The safety warning statementmust be in accordance with the requirements of the mandatory standard.
Warning statement must be:
• fixed permanently onto the baby bath aid in accordance with requirements andtests based on the ASTM F1967 – 13
• on the baby bath aid’s packaging, or visible from it
• located on the baby bath aid in a conspicuous place
• in a contrasting colour to the background on which it is provided and its packagingso that it is easy to read.Permanent means the safety warning statement should remain legible for the life of theproduct and must not run, fade or be removable.
A safety warning statement on the baby bath aid’s packaging is not required if it is clearlylegible through the packaging and the packaging is: colourless and transparent.
i) SWIMMING AND FLOTATION AIDS
Swimming and flotation aids come in several forms that children can either wear, haveattached to their bodies or sit in, to gain confidence through water familiarisation or to assistthem in acquiring unaided buoyancy through swimming tuition. Swimming and flotation aidsmay be designed as, but are not limited to, armbands or cuffs, attached rings, seats orswimming vests.
The mandatory standard applies to swimming and flotation aids made for children under 14years of age.The mandatory standard excludes:
• a flotation toyPRODUCT SAFETY MANUALMarch 2020 - Version 3 28
• an unattached flotation device
• an article designed only for therapeutic use
• an article designed for use by disabled persons
• a personal flotation device for use in boating or other recreational water activities.
The Consumer Goods (Swimming and Flotation Aids) Safety Standard 2017 sets out themandatory requirements for swimming and flotation aids.
The mandatory standard is based on requirements of the voluntary Australian standardAS/NZS 1900Flotation aids for water familiarization and swimming tuition.Design and constructionThe mandatory standard prescribes requirements for design and construction, including:
• finish
• source of buoyancy
• valves
• metal parts
• migration of certain elements
• webbing or tapes
• sewed fabric
• small parts.
PerformanceThe mandatory standard contains requirements to minimise incidences of failure,degradation and lack of buoyancy of swimming and flotation aids, including:
• buoyancy of flotation aids
• strength of attachment assembly
• resistance to heat
• valves
• resistance to leakage and bursting
• resistance of marking to abrasion• resistance of marking to chlorinated water and ultraviolet light
• buoyancy of cellular material
• fastener security
• sequence of testing.MarkingAll swimming and flotation aids shall be legibly marked, in a colour contrasting with thebackground, with information on the name or trademark of the manufacturer or supplier inAustralia and manufacturing batch identification, with the following warning information:For flotation aidsFor all flotation aids, except swimming aid vests, the following words, in block uppercaseletters not less than 6 mm in height when the aid is in a deflated state:
WARNING WILL NOTPROTECT AGAINST DROWNING USE ONLY UNDER CONSTANT SUPERVISIONFor swimming aid vestsFor swimming aid vests, the following words, in block uppercase letters no less than 6 mm inheight when the aid is in a deflated state: WARNING WILL NOT PROTECT AGAINST DROWNINGUSE ONLY UNDER CONSTANT SUPERVISION NOT FOR USE IN BOATINGThese markings are intended to highlight to parents and carers the risk of reliance onswimming and flotation aids as a safety device.If a label is used to carry a warning, the label shall be subject to tests.
After testing a labelmust remain permanently attached to a swimming or flotation aid and the wording of thewarning must remain legible.The warning must be in the order of words shown above and be placed in a conspicuousposition allowing visibility by a supervisor while worn, on the outermost surface of the aid, andshall not be combined with or accompanied by any other words or matter
that would contradict or obscure the meaning of the wording.
For packagingThe mandatory standard also prescribes marking of packaging that shall be clear, in aconspicuous position in a colour contrasting with the background and in lettering not lessthan 6mm in height.
The clearly marked packaging should carry the following information:
• the purpose of the swimming and flotation aid
• the age and body mass range of the person for whom the swimming and flotationaid is designed.Where a swimming and flotation aid is sold without packaging, the above markingrequirement shall apply to any shipping outer or display unit in which the product may bedisplayed at the point of sale.
If a removable label is attached to the product and there is noother packaging, the marking requirements shall apply to the label.Additional informationThe mandatory standard also prescribes that all information for the safe use of swimming andflotation aids shall be supplied with the product and, be marked on the packaging or in theform of a leaflet or booklet supplied with the aid.
The information shall include the followingminimum advice:
• how to fit the aid correctly
• for inflatable flotation aids, that the flotation aid should be fully inflated
•a reminder of the requirement for the wearer to be under constant, competentsupervision, that the supervisor should be within arm’s reach of the wearer, and thatthe flotation aid will not prevent drowning
• how to check the aid for signs of wear and tear, and when to replace the aid
• care and storage of the aid.
j) BALLOON BLOWING KITS
The ACCC concluded its review of the mandatory standard for balloon blowing kits on 30November 2017 and the standard remains unchanged. This mandatory standard appliesto kits that contain a blowpipe and a glue-like substance used to make balloons.
The mandatory standard for balloon blowing kits applies to kits that contain a blowpipe anda synthetic glutinous (glue-like) substance used to make inflated balloons by blowing thesubstance from the pipe.The mandatory standard states that balloon blowing kits cannot contain the chemicalbenzene.
The Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standards) Regulations 1979 sets out themandatory requirements for balloon blowing kits.You must consult the mandatory standard for full details.k) DUMMIES FOR BABIES AND DUMMY CHAINSThe mandatory standard applies to dummies designed specifically for babies and dummychains and similar products intended to attach a baby’s dummy to his/her clothing.
Themandatory standard prescribes requirements for the design, construction and safety labellingof babies dummies and dummy chains and addresses hazards associated with unsafedecorations.Consumer Goods (Babies』 Dummies and Dummy Chains) Safety Standard 2017 sets out themandatory requirements for babies』 dummies and dummy chains.
The mandatory standard requirements for babies』 dummies are based on certain sections of PROD the voluntary Australian Standard AS 2 for Babies』 Dummies and thevoluntary European Standard EN
1400:2013+A1:2014
- Child use and care article
– Soothersfor babies and young children
– Safety requirements and test method.
The mandatory standard requirements for dummy chains are based on certain sections ofthe voluntary European Standard EN 12586:2007+A1:2011
- Child use and care article
–Soother holder
– Safety requirements and test method.Requirements for babies』 dummies
The safety standard requires babies』 dummies to meet certain requirements of either theAustralian standard or the European soother standard that relate to:
• integrity of the shield
• ring• handle and plug
• teat strength• decorations
• packaging
• product identification
• warning label
• instructions.Design and construction requirements
• All components must be free from any sharp edges that could cause injury.
• The shield of the dummy must be of a minimum size so it does not fit fully inside thebaby’s mouth.
• The shield must have two or more ventilation holes of a specific size and in certainpositions to allow the baby to breathe in case the dummy becomes lodged in themouth.
• The teat must be smooth and not allow fluid to leak inside or fill the teat as bacteriacan grow and potentially cause infection.
• The ring or handle must be secure and not detach from the shield or come apart soas not to become a choking hazard.
• The ring or handle must be able to be gripped to allow easy removal of the dummyby an adult carer in case it becomes lodged in the baby’s mouth.Testing
• Certain testing must be performed. The tensile and shield tests ensure the dummymeets requirements for strength, durability and size.
• When tested in accordance with prescribed tests, no part of a dummy shouldbecome detached, torn, fractured or broken.Safety labelling• The packaging of the dummy must come with a warning notice, use instructions andinclude contact information for the manufacturer or distributor.
• The warning notice must include information about inspecting the dummy fordamage or weakness before each use and the strangulation hazards associated withattaching the dummy with a cord or ribbon.PackagingDummies must be sold in a clean condition, in a sealed pack and include instructions for useand hygienic care of the dummy.Decorations
• Dummies must not have any printing on the sucking side of the shield or any adhesivedecals attached to any part of the dummy.
• Decorations must not become detached during conditioning or testing of thedummy as these can become a choking, inhalation or ingestion hazard.PRODUCT
• Requirements for dummy chains
• Baby dummy chains are required to meet certain requirements of the Europeansoother holder standard for length, impact resistance, durability and tensile strength:
• A dummy chain must have a maximum length of 220 mm so as not to become astrangulation hazard.
• No part of the dummy chain should break, tear or separate when subjected toimpact resistance and tensile strength tests so as not to become a choking hazard.
• The garment fastener must not break, tear or separate during testing which involvesthe repeated opening and closing of the jaws of the fastener, which attaches thedummy chain to the baby’s clothing.
• Adhesive decals and labels must not be attached to the dummy chain, as these canbecome a choking, inhalation or ingestion hazard.
EU, Singapore:
EN 1400:2013 Child Use and Care Articles
— Soothers for Babies and Young ChildrenSoothers for babies and young children
— Safety requirements and test methodsUS, Singapore:ASTM F963 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
l) BOOKS AND STATIONERY
we are committed to sourcing product which is derivedonly from legally logged and sustainable timber. For all paper products that we source, weask our suppliers to confirm that they maintain a due diligence system to ensure that:
products supplied
originate from legallyharvested and sustainable timber;
end to end evidence of legally harvested and sustainable materials can be verifiedupon independent audit or review of your systems and processes;
and necessary documentation and information can be provided to andFrench Connection (if requested).
In addition to complying with the safety requirements of applicable ISO, IEC, or EN, orASTM standards, toys and childcare articles to comply with the following safety requirements:
• Plasicized materials in toys and childcare articles shall not contain concentration ofmore than 0.1 b mass Diethyl hexyl phthalate (DEHP), Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) orBenzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), computed for each phthalate individually.
• Plasticized materials in toys and childcare articles that can be placed in the mouthshall not contain concentration of more than 0.1% by mass (computed for eachphthalate, individually) Diiononyl phthalate (DIDP), Di-isodecyl phthalate (DINP) or Din-octylphthalate (DnOP) - (computed for each phthalate, individually).
• Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 concerning Registration, Evaluation,Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH).m) FASHION JEWELLERY – CHILDRENAU/NZ - No specific performance standard, apply Toy standard ISO 8124-1: 2018US, Singapore - ASTM F2923 Standard Specification for Consumer Product Safety forChildren’s JewelleryThis specification establishes requirements and test methods for specified elements andcertain mechanical hazards in children's jewellery. It also includes recommendations for agelabelling and warnings, as well as guidelines on identifying the primary intended users,namely children or adults. The specification also lists the lead content limits for children'sjewellery, the materials that are excluded from the lead limits in children's jewellery, and the
approved materials for children's body piercing jewellery.
n) FASHION JEWELLERYAU/NZ
- No specific performance standardUS, Singapore - ASTM F2999 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Adult JewelleryThis specification establishes requirements and test methods for specified elements and forcertain mechanical hazards in adult jewellery.
It does not purport to cover everyconceivable hazard of adult jewellery. It does not cover product performance or quality,except as related to safety. This specification has no requirements for those aspects of adultjewellery that present an inherent and recognized hazard as part of the function of jewellery.
o) SUNGLASSES
The mandatory standard prescribes requirements for lens categories, construction andlabelling of sunglasses and fashion spectacles. The mandatory standard was last updated on26 October 2017.
The mandatory standard for sunglasses and fashion spectacles includes:
• non-prescription sunglasses mounted in a spectacle frame
• rimless sunshields and one-piece visors
• clip-on and slip-on type sunglasses
• children's sunglasses
• fashion spectacles and light tint sunglasses.
The mandatory standard does not apply to:
• prescription and readymade spectacles
• safety glasses and safety goggles intended to provide protection against opticalradiation other than from the sun
• eyewear for protection against radiation in solaria
• eye protectors for sport
• glasses for use as toys and clearly and legibly labelled as toys.
TestingThe mandatory standard specifies marking and labelling requirements as well as testingprocedures to ensure sunglasses and fashion spectacles meet specific performance,construction and labelling requirements. Suppliers need to arrange this testing throughspecialist laboratories.
ClassificationsSunglasses and fashion spectacles are classified into five categories by their performancesuitability for use in certain conditions as follows:
Lens category 0:
Fashion spectacles
- These are not sunglasses, as they have a very lowability to reduce sun glare.
They provide limited or no UV protection.Lens category 1: Fashion spectacles
- Like category 0 lenses, these are not sunglasses;however, they do provide limited sun glare reduction and some UV protection.
Fashionspectacles with category 1 lenses are not suitable for driving at night.
Lens category 2: Sunglasses
- These sunglasses provide a medium level of sun glare reductionand good UV protection.Lens category 3: Sunglasses - These sunglasses provide a high level of sun glare reductionand good UV protection.Lens category 4: Sunglasses - These are special purpose sunglasses that provide a very high level of sun glare reduction and good UV protection. Lens category 4 sunglasses must not beused when driving at any time.Marking and labellingThe marking or labelling must be unobscured by other stickers or labels such as price labels.
All assembled sunglasses must be clearly and legibly marked or labelled with:
• the identity of the manufacturer or supplier
• the lens category number
• lens, category description, and usage information
• if applicable, the symbol 『NOT SUITABLE FOR DRIVING AND ROAD USE』
• category symbols are optional, if provided, they must be in accordance with Table
5AS/NZS 1067.1:2016.p) CHILDREN』S SUNGLASSESEU, Singapore – EN ISO 12312
Eye and face protection
-- Sunglasses and related eyewear
--Part 1: Sunglasses for general useApplicable to all afocal (plano power) sunglasses and clip-ons for general use, includingroad use and driving, intended for protection against solar radiationUS, Singapore: OLA Z80.3 Ophthalmics nonprescription sunglasses and fashion eyewearrequirements.Applies to all nonprescription sunglasses and fashion eyewear, normally used for casual,dress, and recreational purposes, having lenses of substantially plano power.q) SUN PROTECTION ACCESSORIESThe AS/NZS 4399:2017 standard is a voluntary standard but it is mandatory for all materialsand items of clothing seeking to claim a UPF rating.New edition covers:(a) Introduction of minimum level of body coverage.(b) New UPF classification system.(c) Introduction of minimum requirements for specified items of apparel including clothing,swimwear, hats and gloves.Fabrication must be tested to confirm UPF classification. To ensure full compliance ask forgarment evaluation in addition to just fabric testing, to confirm minimum level of bodycoverage. Please make sure you reference AS/NZS 4399:2017 when requesting test reports.r) BAGS, BACKPACKS, WALLETS AND PURSESConsumer Protection Notice No. 25 of 2010 sets out the mandatory requirements for thelabelling of a variety of prescribed products. This mandatory standard is based on certainsections of the voluntary Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1957:1998 Textiles - Carelabelling.LABELLINGThe mandatory standard requires that textile products including clothing, textiles, furnishingand suede skins, leathers and furs must have adequate care labelling instructions in Englishattached to the item.Care symbols alone are not enough. However, extra information such as care symbols orinstructions in other languages may be provided.Product designated for CHINA distribution - Product performance standard QB/T 1333-2010Bag Product Standard Handbag and knapsack used daily, applies for Hong Kong.
- Version 3 34s) CLOTHING ACCESSORIESCare labelling provides the public with enough information to: know how to care for clothingand textile products have prior knowledge of costs such as dry cleaning in the ongoing careof clothing and textile products, understand how to clean clothing and textile productsproperly (e.g. cold hand wash only), maximise the useful life of clothing and textile products,avoid damage such as dyes running (e.g. wash separately).The mandatory standard requires that textile products including clothing, soft goodaccessories and bags must have adequate care labelling instructions in English attached tothe item.The mandatory standard excludes:• second-hand goods• some types of men’s, women’s, children’s and infant’s wear (unsupported coats(including overcoats, jackets and the like) of PVC film, handkerchiefs, braces, gartersuspenders, arm bands, belts, headwear)• footwear (all footwear other than all types of hosiery and textile materials used in themanufacture of footwear)• furnishings (wall hangings, ornaments, handicraft items, cushions and cushion coversmanufactured from remnants and labelled by the manufacturer with the followingdisclaimer "cushion cover manufactured from remnant/s, care treatment unknown」)• miscellaneous goods (cords, twines, lashings, garden hose, toys, umbrellas andparasols, shoelaces, woven labels, flex coverings, sporting and gardening gloves,articles designed to be disposed of after one use (except where specificallyincluded) or intended for one use only (including disposable plastic rain ponchos andinterment garments for the deceased), mops, basket hangers, shoe holders,remnants, industrial gloves, polypropylene webbing furniture)t) FOOD CONTAINERSAll material and colorants must comply to:• European Standard EN 14372 – Child use and care articles – cutlery & feeding utensils• AS/NZS 2070:1999 Plastics materials for food contact use or• EU Food contact products, Directive CE 1935/2004 or• FDA United States Food and Drugs Administration 21CFR• Thermal shock: hot / cold (EN 1183) important for glass product• Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) concerning Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation andRestriction of Chemicals (REACH)].MANDATORY LABELLING REQUIREMENTSTEST PERFORMED REGULATION OR TEST METHOD REQUIREMENTCountry of OriginCommerce (Trade Description)Act 1905 / Commerce ImportsRegulation 1940Orders for Australia/ NewZealand Hong Kong andSingapore must comply withregulationsu) CROCKERY AND CERAMICSAll material and colorants must comply to:• AS/NZS 2070:1999 Plastics materials for food contact use or• EU Food contact products, Directive CE 1935/2004 or• FDA United States Food and Drugs Administration 21CFR• AS 4371-2012 Ceramic tableware
35• FDA CPG 7117.06 and 7117.7 Pottery (Ceramics) - Imported and Domestic-Cadmiumand lead Contamination FDA CPG 7117.05 (1995)-Silver-Plated Hollowware - LeadContamination• ISO 6486 Ceramic ware in contact with food (absence of lead, cadmium)• BS 6748: 1986 Specification for Limits of metal release from ceramic ware, glassware,glass• BS 6748: 1986 Specification for Limits of metal release from ceramic ware, glassware,glass ceramic ware and vitreous enamel ware• Thermal shock: hot / cold (EN 1183)MANDATORY LABELLING REQUIREMENTSTEST PERFORMED REGULATION OR TEST METHOD REQUIREMENTCountry of OriginCommerce (Trade Description)Act 1905 / Commerce ImportsRegulation 1940Orders for Australia/ NewZealand Hong Kong andSingapore must complywith regulationsv) COSMETICSThe mandatory standard for ingredients labelling on cosmetics came into effect on 29October 1991 and was last amended 23 May 2008.The Trade Practices (Consumer Product Information Standards) (Cosmetics) Regulations 1991prescribes the requirements for this mandatory standard. Suppliers may also findthe Regulation impact statement — Cosmetics ( PDF 981.08 KB ) helpful in understandingaspects of the mandatory standard.Under the mandatory standard, cosmetic products are substances or preparations intendedfor placement in contact with any external part of the body, including the mouth and teeth,for:• altering the odours of the body• changing the appearance of the body• cleansing the body• maintaining the body in good condition• perfuming the body• protecting the body.The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) also has acosmetic standard that you can view on the NICNAS website.ExemptionsThe following goods are exempt from the mandatory information standard:• therapeutic goods within the meaning of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989• cosmetics manufactured in Australia for export• free samples of cosmetic products• testers of a cosmetic product.Key requirementsThe following provides some key information on the labelling and testing requirements for thismandatory standard.LABELLING• Product ingredient information should be available to consumers at the point of sale.• The listing of product ingredients is required on the container or on the product itself, ifnot packed in a container.
Version 3 36• Where the container or the product is of a size, shape or nature that preventsingredient labelling by any of the above methods, the mandatory informationstandard requires the display of information to allow consumers to be informed.• The labelling of ingredients on cosmetics such as make-up, deodorant or moisturiserusually appears on the packaging or outer casing of the product for consumerknowledge.When listing ingredients, the ingredients need to appear in descending order calculatedby either mass or volume.Alternatively, the mandatory standard allows for the listing of ingredients in the following way:• ingredients (except colour additives) in concentrations of 1 per cent or more indescending order by volume or mass• followed by ingredients (except for colour additives) in concentrations of less than 1per cent in any order• followed by colour additives in any order.The mandatory information standard does not require the listing of the quantity orpercentage of each ingredient.TESTINGWhile the standard does not require testing, before suppliers can label cosmeticsaccurately, they need to establish that the volume or mass is correct.HONG KONG AND SINGAPORE MANDATORY LABELLING & PRODUCT SAFETYREQUIREMENTSTEST PERFORMEDREGULATION OR TESTMETHOD REQUIREMENTCosmeticsASEAN Cosmetic Directive &ISO 8124-3: 2019Migration of CertainElements (children’scosmetics/body care)Comply with standard. Pleaserefer to Appendix IX – ASEANCosmetics Directive –Technical Documents, andAppendix X – ASEANCosmetics Directive –Schedule B.NEW ZEALAND LABELLING & PRODUCT SAFETY REQUIREMENTSTEST PERFORMEDREGULATION OR TESTMETHOD REQUIREMENTCosmeticsCosmetic Products GroupStandard 2006Comply with regulations, andAppendix XI – CosmeticProducts Group Standard 2006w) CANDLESCandles with wicks that contain more than 0.06 per cent of lead and candle wicks thatcontain more than 0.06 per cent of lead are prohibited from supply in Australia.x) BELTSProduct categories include, but are not limited to:• Leather belts• Synthetic belts• Fabric beltsPRODUCT
37REFERENCESFor further detail information refer to:- Labelling, Care and Packaging Manual- Quality and Standards Manualy) UMBRELLASREFERENCESFor further detail information refer to:- Labelling, Care and Packaging Manual- Quality and Standards Manualz) PRODUCT CONTAINING ANIMAL BY PRODUCT AND FAKE FURPlease refer to Operations Manual – Animal Welfare Policy.REFERENCESFor further detail information refer to:- Operations Manual- Labelling, Care and Packaging Manual- Quality and Standards Manualaa) FOOTWEARFootwear MUST be labelled with:• Country of Origin (compulsory for imported footwear)• Material Composition (compulsory for all footwear)• SizeSHOE SAFETY REQUIREMENTSProduct designated and manufactured for us must beassessed for all aspects of safety and comfort prior to manufacturing, ensuring suitability andsafety for intended age group.A high risk for younger age group is small parts not securely attached to footwear.Small parts attached to footwear that may be worn by children aged 3 years and undermust be mechanically attached using one of the following methods: stitched to upper, studattachment, stud and stich attachment, moulded into sole and unremovable.All attachments must pass pull strength for trim attachment on infants』 footwear of 75NShoes that fail the small parts testing will need to carry the following warning if worn bychildren under 36 months.WARNING「Caution – this item contains small parts」Not suitable for children aged 36 months and underMOULD CONTROLIt is the supplier obligation to ensure proper mould control of footwear.Suppliers should ensure that factories maintain dry production, packaging and storageareas.All cartons must contain adequate silica gel packs. Freight forwarders must be advised toship in dry containers.Footwear with mould contamination is a health risk and all incidents must be reported to Contaminated stock will not be acceptable under any circumstances.38REFERENCESFor further detail information refer to:- Labelling, Care and Packaging Manual- Quality and Standards ManualSAFETY STANDARDS – STUD AND SNAP FASTENERS ON BABYWEARGENERAL REQUIREMENTSThe following outlines policy and the standards expected in the application ofstud and snap fasteners on our Newborn and Babywear.
we recommends that only PRYM snap fasteners are to be used.https://www.prym.comWe reserve the right to request PRYM invoices relating to our product at any time for ourrecords.The fasteners must be attached using an automated stud machine and the settings must becorrect to ensure a secure fasten to the fabric. We do not allow or accept stud applicationby hand. Post or prong length to be suitable for the compressed fabric thickness.Wherever required use suitable backing reinforcement for secure attachment.Post type of fasteners are not suitable for knit fabrics as this might puncture through the fabricand get detached.Only prong type fasteners to be used for knitting fabrics.Fasteners are not to be attached over seams or an area which is uneven in thickness.The fastener must be attached in the centre of the binding.TEST METHODThis test method is derived from:• ASTM D4846-1996• ASTM PS79-1996• ITS In-house method IHTM 012SCOPEThis method is used to determine the strength required for removing the accessory from agarment, such as studs and eyelets.APPLICATIONThis method is mainly used for children’s apparel up to size 16.SAFETY WARNINGThe following safety warning is a guide.• Consult the relevant Material Safety Data Sheet and manufacturer’srecommendations before using chemical and mechanical equipment.• Ensure Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines are adhered to.• Operators should be fully trained to use the machinery being used, especially thelocation of the emergency stop etc.• Safety glasses must be worn always.39PRINCIPLES• Applying a specific load in such a way that forces applied are in opposing directions,to separate the accessory from the garment.• The extension is observed and recorded if there is any breakdown of thread,accessory or fabric in garment.APPARATUS• Conditioning Facility – means of providing and maintaining the standard atmospherein accordance with AS2001.1 Temperature 20±2°C and relative humidity 65±3%• SafQ Snap Testing Equipment• 15lbs (~6.8Kg) calibration weight• Imada Push/Pull Scale FB 30K unit (accuracy +0.3%)• Capacity 30Kgf• Resolution 250gf• Bench top stand• Back-up Plate• Lower Fabric Clamp• Lower Grasp Button• Concave Washer, set of 5• Upper Snap Clamp (3-pronged clamp)• Upper stud clamp• Hook adaptor• SpannerTEST SPECIMENTest all studs from each garment, if possible, from five production garments or part garmentscontaining the snap fasteners. Specimens need not be cut from the garment, provided thatthe garment does not interfere with the test.The garment supplier must ensure that testing is carried out during production and duringfinal inspection. This should be based on a known statistical model (ie-Military Standard 105E),which would require the manufacturer to inspect and test randomly as follows:Units in ProductionBatchMinimumGarmentsTo becheckedMinimum Garmentsto be MechanicallyTested within a sizesetMinimum Garmentsto be ManuallyExamined「close-open-close」To Include: Per colour,per size, perproductionbatch,Per deliveryPer colour, per size,(where applicable),per productionbatch, per delivery.Per colour, per size(where applicable),per production batch,per deliveryUp to 150 8 1 7151 to 280 13 1 12281 to 500 20 2 18501 to 1,200 32 5 271,201 to 3,200 50 10 403,201 to 10,000 80 10 70
40CALIBRATION/ TEST PROCEDUREPrior to test, the Imada Push/Pull unit should be calibrated half yearly.1. Hand tighten attachment to small hook (pull measuring end)2. Rotate tare ring to 「0」, Press peak switch to 「OFF」Attach the calibration weight 15lbs to the hook and record the reading from the scale. N.BThe reading should be +8.0±0.1Kgf.Some garments shall be damaged as a result of the testing.Please ensure any damaged garments are destroyed and not returned to production.TEST PROCEDUREOpen studsAlign clampinto studEnsure the bit is notdistorting the stud『0』 the Imada by pressingon/off button at sidePlace the hook (Imada push/pullforce) onto the bottom of the clampIn one continuous motion pullstud on garment
41Reporting Results/ Record KeepingOnsite Testing1. Onsite Pull Force Testing standard not achieved in development:Test standard – Major fault- Attachment strength for snap button - Pull force testing – 8kgf for 10 s- Resistance to unsnapping of snap fastener - 0.9-4.1kgf• Pull Force testing - garment construction should be review or fusing should beconsidered• Resistance to unsnapping of snap fastener: machine adjustment or change punchmould to meet this testing standard2. Onsite Pull Force Testing standard not achieved in bulk production:Example of KgF Example of distortionExample of Fabric damage Example of sharp prongExample of Fabric damageExample of sharp
- Version 3 42Test standard – Major fault- Attachment strength for snap button - Pull force testing – 8kgf for 10 s- Resistance to unsnapping of snap fastener - 0.9-4.1kgf• Stop stud attachment, mechanic to adjust machine until all onsite testing result meetsstandard.• All goods which were in the last 2 hours must quarantined and not allow to ship3. Onsite Fabric Damaged during testing in bulk production:- Stop stud attachment, mechanic to adjust machine until all onsite testing result meetsstandard.- 100% check for previous bulk by factory QC, remove all faulty garments- If high percentage of damage identified during 100% checking, hold bulk furtherinvestigation. May require update to garment construction e.g. add one layer offusing inside to reinforce fabric.4. Onsite Sharp Prong visible and identified by touch during testing in bulk production:- Stop stud attachment, mechanic to adjust machine until all onsite testing result meetsstandard.- 100% check for previous bulk by factory QC, remove all faulty garments- If high percentage of damage identified during 100% checking, hold bulk furtherinvestigation. May require update to garment construction e.g. add one layer offusing inside to reinforce fabric.For Baby /Kid styles, the factory must conduct the pull force test every 2 hours duringproduction and maintain records
Proposition 65 (California)Proposition 65, officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986,was enacted as a ballot initiative in November 1986. The proposition protects the state'sdrinking water sources from being contaminated with chemicals known to cause cancer,birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to inform Californians aboutexposures to such chemicals. Proposition 65 also requires the state to maintain and update alist of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.The current Proposition 65 list containing over 900 chemical listing is available on-line(https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/proposition-65-list), as a pdf or Excel download orthrough WestLaw. The Excel document also includes the listing mechanism for eachchemical listing and the safe harbor level, if one has been adopted. The list contains a widerange of naturally occurring and synthetic chemicals that are known to cause cancer orbirth defects or other reproductive harm. These chemicals include additives or ingredients inpesticides, common household products, food, drugs, dyes, or solvents. Listed chemicalsmay also be used in manufacturing and construction, or they may be byproducts ofchemical processes, such as motor vehicle exhaust.